fight on
phrasal verb
fought on; fighting on; fights on
: to continue fighting
He vowed that he would fight on alone.
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Trump is unhappy with Musk’s outburst, but Republicans are downplaying the effect on their agenda bill
Trump confirmed their relationship has soured, with Musk repeatedly blasting the president’s sweeping domestic agenda bill in recent days and a public fight on social media on Thursday.
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Matt Egan, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
The shooting happened Sunday night on a dock in Little River after a fight on the boat, Horry County Police said.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 31 May 2025
If both win their fights on Saturday, PBC is expected to match the two men in a fight later in the year.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Many who fight on conservation’s front lines still hesitate to advocate for such a law.
—Emma Marris, The Atlantic, 25 May 2025
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Matt Egan, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
The shooting happened Sunday night on a dock in Little River after a fight on the boat, Horry County Police said.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 31 May 2025
If both win their fights on Saturday, PBC is expected to match the two men in a fight later in the year.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Many who fight on conservation’s front lines still hesitate to advocate for such a law.
—Emma Marris, The Atlantic, 25 May 2025
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“Fight on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fight%20on. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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