as in to fight
to oppose (someone) in physical conflict
continually warring against their neighbors in an effort to expand their territory
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Neither Moscow nor Pyongyang has confirmed the deployment of troops from North Korea to fight Ukrainian forces.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025 -
With fire-fueling winds returning to the region and workers fighting to contain the firestorm, Aiko is holding space for healing, sending a team of masseuses to a first responders base for sessions of temporary relief.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
21 Jan. 2025
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Here are some tips to battle these losers: Report them to us.—
Charles Moss,
SPIN,
21 Jan. 2025
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Coaches across the country could comfortably analyze such decisions with the benefit of hindsight while Freeman and Ryan Day battled for a ring.—
Antonio Morales,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Globally, congestion pricing aligns with broader efforts to combat climate change and achieve net-zero emissions.—
Regina Clewlow,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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Another crime being combated by the LAPD during this time is price gouging on goods and services.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
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“War (against).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/war%20%28against%29. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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