fought
verb
simple past tense and past participle of fight.
well-fought
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a word derived from
fought.
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
But his side are already delivering, closing the gap to leaders Chelsea to just one point with a well-fought 3-2 victory over fellow title rivals Arsenal on Saturday.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2025
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
“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
From strength to strength go on, Wrestle, and fight, and pray; Tread all the powers of darkness down, And win the well-fought day.
From Brock Centenary 1812-1912 by Various
