Example Sentences

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“It was a well-fought game and obviously we didn’t come out on the winning side, but we’ll go get them tomorrow,” Detmers said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Riley then ordered a media blackout after the well-fought, narrow loss to Utah — hardly a cause for his players to feel the embarrassment or persecution Riley apparently anticipated.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 22, 2023

It was a fitting finish to a well-fought final which ebbed and flowed, but ultimately Wigan came out on top for their first Challenge Cup triumph since 2013.

From BBC • May 28, 2022

“Obviously, it was a very well-fought primary. Madison had some issues that came out. He was a rising star in our party,” she said.

From Washington Times • May 22, 2022

The combat that succeeded was a hard and well-fought one, as only it could be between two such knights.

From Historic Tales, Vol 14 (of 15) The Romance of Reality by Morris, Charles