tussle
verb (used without object)
to struggle or fight roughly or vigorously; wrestle; scuffle.
have tussled
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present perfectof tussle.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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While China and the United States have tussled for influence across the globe, Lula has argued for balanced and friendly relations with both countries.
From Reuters ● Aug. 31, 2023
But over the past months, Musk and Twitter have tussled over the methodology.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 28, 2022
For more than two years London's mayor and the transport secretary have tussled over money - and it hasn't been pretty.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2022
A predatory bird may have tussled with them mid-air and drove them towards the ground, forcing the ones flying closer to the ground to crash into it.
From Salon ● Feb. 17, 2022
Until now, the authorities in the U.S. and Mozambique have tussled over Mr. Chang’s extradition.
From New York Times ● Nov. 10, 2021
