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straight fight

British

noun

a contest between two candidates only

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Whether it is enough for Ferrari to beat Red Bull in a straight fight is a different question.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2024

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

Michael Chiesa also won his welterweight debut with a second-round submission of former champ Carlos Condit, who lost his fifth straight fight.

From Washington Times • Dec. 30, 2018

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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