was dueling
- past progressive of duel.
Example Sentences
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It was dueling triple-doubles between two stars, with Doncic putting up 30 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds and Nikola Jokic finishing with 24 points, 16 rebounds and 14 assists.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 14, 2026
He was dueling with Kylian Mbappé to top the scoring charts for much of the season, although the Paris Saint-Germain star now leads with 26 goals.
From Seattle Times ● May 16, 2023
His award-winning account of Go for Wand’s breakdown as she was dueling with Bayakoa in her final race was heartbreaking.
From New York Times ● Aug. 2, 2014
That same year, the teachers union was dueling with the governor over school funding.
From Washington Post
“He was dueling Dolohov,” shouted Aberforth, “haven’t seen him since!”
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
