as in fighting
to oppose (someone) in physical conflict
continually warring against their neighbors in an effort to expand their territory
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That’s after the consumer price index for September inched up but came in below forecasts, clearing the way for the Fed to focus more on the maximum-employment side of its mandate than the inflation-fighting side.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
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In reality, while the ceasefire has paused fighting and allowed limited humanitarian access, the deal leaves major issues unresolved — including Hamas’ future role, the disarmament question, and the political control of Gaza.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Instead of a tie game, the Leafs were battling for a loose puck.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Taylor Swift is keeping her giving streak going by donating a life-changing chunk of change to Lilah, a 2-year-old Swiftie who’s battling brain cancer.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Warring (against).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warring%20%28against%29. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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