as in to fight
to oppose (someone) in physical conflict
for years the Apache leader had been skirmishing with the Mexicans, who were responsible for his nickname, Geronimo
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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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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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The 41-year-old will have to battle his way past Ulberg to get there.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Educators have long relied on Holocaust curricula to combat antisemitism.—
Mark Treyger,
New York Daily News,
27 Jan. 2025
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Emhoff’s portfolio as the first Second Gentleman included representing the U.S. at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, the Women’s World Cup in New Zealand and numerous other diplomatic events, and leading the administration’s work combatting antisemitism.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Skirmish (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skirmish%20%28with%29. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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