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Animals also fought other animals: In 80 C.E., at the inauguration of the Colosseum, a rhinoceros reportedly sparred with a bull, a bear, a buffalo, a lion and two cattle.
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Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Nov. 2024
The families in Texas and Connecticut have sparred in court over the liquidation process, with concerns over how the money will be distributed.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
The lawsuit had been set to go to trial Monday in Manhattan after years of sparring over the women's allegations and the dismissal of their retaliation claims against Rose.
—CBS News, 28 Nov. 2024
In the first video, Hemsworth's son can be seen sparring with his instructor as the dad of three proudly looks on.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
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Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Nov. 2024
The families in Texas and Connecticut have sparred in court over the liquidation process, with concerns over how the money will be distributed.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
The lawsuit had been set to go to trial Monday in Manhattan after years of sparring over the women's allegations and the dismissal of their retaliation claims against Rose.
—CBS News, 28 Nov. 2024
In the first video, Hemsworth's son can be seen sparring with his instructor as the dad of three proudly looks on.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
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Alabama is the first team boxed out of the playoff picture, finishing the regular season at No. 11 in the CFP rankings.Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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But specifically the culture of Mexican boxing and the importance of boxing to a very specific generation of Mexicans — that was a deep dive.Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
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However, Masvidal notoriously punched Edwards backstage at an event in London in 2019.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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With both clubs sitting on 12 points after five games, this showdown at the Westfalenstadion delivers high-stakes drama as these European giants look to punch a direct ticket to the last 16.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Damian Priest brawled with the Judgment Day and lost.Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The American Kennel Club describes the Staffordshire bull terrier as a dog with a brawling past who can make a mild, playful companion, sweet-natured and eager-to-please with the right training.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
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Mixed precipitation hits Midwest The arctic blast is gone and warmer weather is leading to troublesome mixed precipitation in the Midwest.Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 14 Dec. 2024
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Amaya made significant in-season adjustments, though, hitting .271 with a .761 OPS after the All-Star break while continuing to build trust with pitchers.Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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Los Angeles Angels – After losing a franchise-record 99 times in 2024, this team began its rebuild early, landing slugging DH Jorge Soler from Atlanta.Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Soto finished third in the voting while slugging a career-high 41 homers to go along with 109 RBI.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Spar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spar. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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