straight fight
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Everton is already 18th in the 20-team standings and a third straight fight against relegation seems possible for a proud club looking in severe decline.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 17, 2023
The 31-year-old Russian won his 11th straight fight with an arm triangle choke at 3:17 of Round 2 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 22, 2022
Red Bull had chosen to bring Verstappen in on lap 40 for his final pitstop, taking the hard tyres for a 16-lap straight fight for victory.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 28, 2021
Will the battle in Bahrain come down to a straight fight between the two, or will a rapid 19-year-old Dutchman by the name of Max Verstappen make it a three-horse race?
From BBC ● Apr. 12, 2017
More talks followed: You need to act tough, sit up, stand straight, fight hard, play ball, look me in the eye, think before you speak.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
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