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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
According to Harris’ daughter, who confirmed the actors death to the New York Times, the thespian passed away on Friday (Oct. 25) at his home in New York City following a bout with cancer.
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 28 Oct. 2024
After his loss to Rollins at Crown Jewel, Reed is still seeking that elusive major victory, but given what Rollins told him after the bout, their Crown Jewel match should be the first of at least a few marquee matches between the twos tars.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Angered by the worldwide bout of inflation that followed the COVID-19 public health emergency, and a huge increase in the number of migrants fleeing war, dictatorships and the impacts of climate change, voters in Europe, Asia and the Americas have turned against their political establishments.
—David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
The buyer of this package will have several chances to connect with the fighters themselves before and after the bout.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 28 Oct. 2024
After his loss to Rollins at Crown Jewel, Reed is still seeking that elusive major victory, but given what Rollins told him after the bout, their Crown Jewel match should be the first of at least a few marquee matches between the twos tars.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Angered by the worldwide bout of inflation that followed the COVID-19 public health emergency, and a huge increase in the number of migrants fleeing war, dictatorships and the impacts of climate change, voters in Europe, Asia and the Americas have turned against their political establishments.
—David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
The buyer of this package will have several chances to connect with the fighters themselves before and after the bout.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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But, Finland could also use the third spot to bring a younger goalie to one of these two tournaments, which could crack the door open for Annunen or Pittsburgh’s Joel Blomqvist.Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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All tournaments are from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. out of Prairie Creek park.Flip Putthoff, arkansasonline.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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That said, there's a compelling case to stick with it.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Most cases have been reported in California (21), Washington (11) and Colorado (10).Erika Edwards, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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In the current era of U.S.-Chinese strategic competition, North Korea’s value to China extends beyond its role as a buffer zone between Chinese and U.S. forces.Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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The organising committee investigated and found that Jiang had violated competition rules in the preliminary round because she was helped by her teacher, Wang Runqiu, who was a contestant himself.Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK, theweek, 11 Nov. 2024
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Jackson showed little remorse for the victims of his violent attacks, which infuriated McManus.Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
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The lawsuit cited the 2020 presidential election, which resulted in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on theU.S. Capitol, where supporters of Donald Trump sought to stop the certification of Joe Biden as president, alleging without proof the election was stolen.Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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Together, the pair built their own ofrenda at home, then picked out costumes and painted their faces before heading to the annual event at the start of November on the city’s Northside.Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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This year the event celebrates 25 years of honoring the best of Latin music in Spanish and Portuguese.Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Peanut’s seizure and execution have been taken as a symbol of government overreach with the official Twitter account of the GOP House Judiciary Committee calling for justice.Kate Lindsay, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
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Common symptoms of a rapid squirrel include walking in circles, falling over, drooling, aggression, and seizures and muscle spasms, Critter Control reports.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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Theo Petit, 23, who came out to support France, said he was invited to the game by a friend.Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Minnesota has committed 20-plus turnovers in three straight games for the first time since 1995.Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 13 Nov. 2024
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My pulse kept racing; my mouth went dry and prickly; dizzy spells came on.George Packer, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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The idea was that the ballad is a spell that opens the road, but, really, the ballad is the thing that motivated Billy’s subconscious to create the spell that creates the road.Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Bout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bout. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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