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as in tournament
a competitive encounter between individuals or groups carried on for amusement, exercise, or in pursuit of a prize
undoubtedly the team's best wrestler, he hasn't lost a bout yet
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as in case
a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder
she's currently suffering from a bout of the flu
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Recent Examples of bout
Peltier has maintained his innocence throughout his incarceration, and calls for his release have increased due to his age and numerous health problems, including diabetes, vision loss and multiple bouts with COVID-19.
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Zack Budryk, The Hill, 20 Jan. 2025
Ankalaev's tilt at the vacant light heavyweight title at UFC 282 ended in controversy after his bout with Jan Blachowicz in December 2022 was scored a split draw.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
While most economists agree that Biden was not to blame for inflation, the yearslong bout of sharp-rising prices hit Americans hard and, ultimately, cast a thick cloud over Biden’s presidency that carried through to the November election.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN, 19 Jan. 2025
But again, after making the Finnish World Junior team, bouts of careless play in his own zone resulted in a reduction of minutes.
—Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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Zack Budryk, The Hill, 20 Jan. 2025
Ankalaev's tilt at the vacant light heavyweight title at UFC 282 ended in controversy after his bout with Jan Blachowicz in December 2022 was scored a split draw.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
While most economists agree that Biden was not to blame for inflation, the yearslong bout of sharp-rising prices hit Americans hard and, ultimately, cast a thick cloud over Biden’s presidency that carried through to the November election.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN, 19 Jan. 2025
But again, after making the Finnish World Junior team, bouts of careless play in his own zone resulted in a reduction of minutes.
—Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bout
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This obsession has become his top priority, guiding him in organizing his practice and tournament schedule for the upcoming year.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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Screenshot: Richard Lawler / The Verge The update also expands the Sports app’s soccer coverage with the addition of the UK’s FA Cup, EFL Championship, and League Cup tournaments.—
Andrew Liszewski,
The Verge,
27 Jan. 2025
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The incident comes as shelters and pet hospitals in Michigan, including Woodhaven Animal Hospital and Romulus Animal Shelter, reported seeing a rise in animal abuse cases.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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Settling in Mexico is not an option, Camacho insisted, though the Trump administration plans to ship asylum seekers arriving at the border back to Mexico to await U.S. adjudication of their cases.—
Patrick J. McDonnell,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2025
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Making better use of A.I., Mr. Burns said, is crucial to the U.S. competition with China.—
Julian E. Barnes,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Howe’s men will share the club record of nine consecutive victories across all competitions with Kevin Keegan’s vintage (May to September 1994) and Rafa Benitez’s Championship-winning side (September to November 2016).—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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The three women lived in the home on King Road with two other women who went physically unharmed in the early-morning attack, and Chapin was Kernodle’s boyfriend and stayed over for the night.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
24 Jan. 2025
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An even more pointed distinction comes when audio of a news report is layered over images of memorials and prayers for the victims of the mosque attack.—
Caryn James,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Jan. 2025
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The event comes as an Arctic blast affects more than half the U.S. population.—
Aïda Amer,
Axios,
22 Jan. 2025
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While Musk was busy rubbing elbows with other billionaires at the event — namely, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Bezos' fiancée, Lauren Sanchez — all eyes were on Musk and Zilis' interaction, as the two keep their exact relationship status private.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Experts warn this could have a chilling effect on financial institutions and companies, which might fear investigations or severe penalties, including hefty fines, asset seizures, and criminal charges, on companies and individuals making ransom or extortion payments.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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The researchers are planning deeper dives to better understand the apparent GLP-1 connection with Alzheimer's, seizures, blood clotting or infection compared with other diabetes drugs.—
Tina Reed,
Axios,
21 Jan. 2025
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The Mizzou women’s squad has yet to win an SEC game this season.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
20 Jan. 2025
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Many of those prospects are expected to be key contributors immediately to help a Wisconsin team that finished 5-7 last season and missed a bowl game for the first time in 23 years.—
Jesse Temple,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the cold spell brought Chicago's air temperature down to a bone-chilling minus 15 degrees Fahrenheit on January 21.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Eowyn will also bring rain showers and longer spells of rain across the north of Ireland, according to forecasters, and there was a chance of hail and snow in the hills of Scotland.—
Claire Moses,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Bout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bout. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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