straight fight

British

noun

a contest between two candidates only

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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

Manchester City have been Premier League champions four of the past five seasons and I expect another straight fight with Liverpool to end with them on top again.

From BBC • Aug. 3, 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

Piper knew she couldn’t win a straight fight against Khione and two winged guys with swords.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

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