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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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Over the past week, Lankinen’s starts have been limited by a bout of the flu, which has pressed Demko into heavier action than expected during his first week back from a lengthy stint rehabilitating his knee.
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Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
Hsu had no problem playing an out-and-out villain for long stretches of that film, but her Ruby is more of an oblivious blabbermouth prone to shocking bouts of callousness, like failing to remember the names of people she’s inadvertently condemned to die.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024
At one point, Shields threatened to fight Remy in a series of posts that also promoted her upcoming bout in February 2025 and her movie, The Fire Inside, which releases on Christmas Day.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Back when successful broadcast sitcoms were primarily multicams with broad punchlines and characterizations, Lawrence was steering Scrubs through bouts of medical zaniness infused with heartbreak.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2024
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Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
Hsu had no problem playing an out-and-out villain for long stretches of that film, but her Ruby is more of an oblivious blabbermouth prone to shocking bouts of callousness, like failing to remember the names of people she’s inadvertently condemned to die.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024
At one point, Shields threatened to fight Remy in a series of posts that also promoted her upcoming bout in February 2025 and her movie, The Fire Inside, which releases on Christmas Day.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Back when successful broadcast sitcoms were primarily multicams with broad punchlines and characterizations, Lawrence was steering Scrubs through bouts of medical zaniness infused with heartbreak.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2024
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With Wales qualifying for their first major tournament, Wiegman said her side was looking forward to their rivalry with the neighbors.Manasi Pathak, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Glendora 67, Bishop Amat 56: Colton Grey scored 32 points in the championship game of the Glendora tournament.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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Legal proceedings in such cases can take years in normal circumstances, but Wellpath's bankruptcy means dozens of those cases, like the Capaci case, are on hold for the foreseeable future.Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 27 Dec. 2024
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About 280 of these cases are under the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.Yasmeen Saadi, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Dec. 2024
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Once the initial shock subsides, Kit and Theo decide this is the perfect opportunity to prove who won the breakup – with a hookup competition.Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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The lawsuit, initiated on October 2, 2024, alleges that NASCAR's charter agreements violate antitrust laws by hindering competition.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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At least one person was killed in Russia’s attack on Ukraine’s Dnipro region, Vice Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba said on Telegram, adding that heating was disrupted for 155 residential buildings.Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
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Loading your audio article An unhinged attacker slashed a man and a woman in back-to-back unprovoked knife attacks in Grand Central Station, police said Wednesday.Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 25 Dec. 2024
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In Abuja, the church was forced to cancel the event, leaving bags of rice and clothing items inside.Chinedu Asadu, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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She’s been spotted doing the school run and attending her children’s events, maintaining as much normalcy as possible.Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 22 Dec. 2024
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And only one seizure of fentanyl – roughly a quarter of a pound – was reported since fiscal year 2017.Sarah Matusek, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 Dec. 2024
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Caffeine can lead to restlessness, rapid breathing and seizures.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Jackson appeared in 58 games with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2024, slashing .122/.201/.237 with three homers and 12 RBI.Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 21 Dec. 2024
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And then a Big Ten game, usually involving Michigan or Duffy’s beloved Ohio State.Tim Kiska, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
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These trivia quizzes challenge your knowledge of the magical world of spells, creatures, and artifacts.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Intel used every trick in its spell book but even that wasn't enough.Caroline Reid, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Bout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bout. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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