as in to contend (with)
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Already, significant harm has been done to inhibit progress combating HIV/AIDS, and the next four years could return us to the past when HIV infections are again on the rise.—
Dr. Gary Spinner,
Hartford Courant,
4 Mar. 2025 -
Use this on natural or color-treated hair in between hair glossing appointments—the deep blue pigments will work immediately to combat unwanted warm tones.—
Arden Fanning Andrews,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2025
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Networks of Opposition Groups opposed to the mRNA technology have built a vast and well-funded legal, marketing, and social media network.—
Stephanie Armour | KFF Health News,
ABC News,
8 Mar. 2025
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Tolbert and Hollins discuss the tendencies opposing pitchers might have toward baserunners, but what Tolbert can do doesn’t end with steals.—
Dylan Pescatore,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2025
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The union’s wherewithal to resist the cap has become almost part and parcel of its identity and there has never been any indication that the players are prepared to give in now.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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As Hill resists sitting down, another officer jumps from behind him, place an arm around his chest, and pulls him to the ground as Hill continues shouting about knee surgery.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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The new administration’s push to strip EPA’s regulatory powers would resonate beyond U.S. borders, where the global community is fighting to prevent irreversible climate damage.—
Margo T. Oge,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Mills now fights to preserve her state’s refusal to keep men out of women’s sports.—
James Erwin,
National Review,
10 Mar. 2025
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The large flowers are produced at the end of stems that stand from from one foot tall to over four feet.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2025
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The cheapest tickets are in the supporter section, where rowdy fans will be cheering, chanting and standing for the whole game.—
Kate Murphy,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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Organizations can address the quantum threats of today and tomorrow by transitioning to post-quantum cryptography that can withstand quantum attacks.—
Anurag Lal,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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The Nets closed the game on a 10-2 run, but Golden State withstood the storm, completing their comeback and avenging a Nov. 25 loss to Brooklyn in San Francisco.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2025
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Givens, who’s been with the 49ers since 2019, battled an adductor injury last year and finished with 3 1/2 sacks in eight games.—
Matt Barrows,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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Even the most accomplished women, from Michelle Obama to Sheryl Sandberg, have admitted to battling it.—
Kiran Mann,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Square (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/square%20%28off%29. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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