Example Sentences

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“I love that it is dueling ‘Romeo and Juliets.’

From New York Times • Nov. 30, 2022

Tristan Gebbia, a returning junior, is dueling with Colorado transfer Sam Noyer for the starting quarterback job.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 24, 2021

Do you still sort of get caught up in the moment and start cheering for the Wizards when John Wall is dueling with Kyrie Irving in one of the most exciting games of the season?

From Washington Post • Dec. 14, 2018

Backup Spence is dueling with Christian Groomes and Drew Costa for the starting spot.

From Washington Times • Oct. 26, 2017

"Take a lesson, Bran. The man who trusts in spells is dueling with a glass sword. As the children did. Here, let me show you something."

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin