fought
Americanverb
verb
Other Word Forms
- unfought adjective
- well-fought adjective
Example Sentences
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My lungs fought to expand inside the stupidly tight dress as I looked left and right down the empty hallway.
From Literature
Ford fought back tears, thanking his fellow actors, writers, directors and cast members.
From Los Angeles Times
“Kayce found his little peace of heaven, getting everything he ever wanted and fought for,” said Luke Grimes, who plays the soft-spoken Dutton in “Yellowstone.”
From Los Angeles Times
The neighboring nations fought a bloody 1980s war, initiated by Hussein, with support from Washington.
From Los Angeles Times
Wars fought from the air alone rarely achieve conclusive victories or regime change.
From BBC
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