straight fight
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Max Verstappen, the man who Norris has become the first to beat in a straight fight this year, was the first.
From BBC • May 5, 2024
In most areas of North Warwickshire, it's a straight fight between Labour and the Conservatives, with a handful of independent candidates standing in some wards, as well as the Green Party and the Heritage Party.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 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
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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