was fighting
- past progressive of fight.
Example Sentences
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It was around this time that McCain announced he was fighting terminal brain cancer, and Graham’s bond with Trump seemed to grow in direct proportion to McCain’s precipitous decline.
From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2026
"If he was kicking off or if he was fighting fair enough, but he's doing what he's told," she told BBC News.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
The tech giant held significant control over the business and was fighting for a large stake in it as part of its restructuring into a for-profit corporation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 2, 2026
But almost six months into running her new space as Perfect 10+, Guevara-Prete says it’s become increasingly clear: She was fighting a losing battle.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026
Malfoy looked as though he was fighting down the urge to shout, or to vomit.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
