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Recent Examples of firefight
While dozens of people were present at the scene of the firefight, only Peltier and two other defendants, both of whom were later acquitted, were charged.
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Julia Mueller, The Hill, 22 Jan. 2025
The opinions were like a rhetorical firefight.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
One is Nixon Perez, who was charged with felony tampering in Adams County after picking up bullet casings from a firefight in the summer of 2024 before police arrived.
—Martin Kaste, NPR, 8 Apr. 2025
Roughly two hours earlier, Israeli forces had engaged in a firefight with terrorists in the same area.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2025
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Julia Mueller, The Hill, 22 Jan. 2025
The opinions were like a rhetorical firefight.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
One is Nixon Perez, who was charged with felony tampering in Adams County after picking up bullet casings from a firefight in the summer of 2024 before police arrived.
—Martin Kaste, NPR, 8 Apr. 2025
Roughly two hours earlier, Israeli forces had engaged in a firefight with terrorists in the same area.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for firefight
Noun
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In the game, as well as in real life, striking flint on steel can start a fire.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In March, two days of U.S. attacks killed more than 50 people, Houthi officials said.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The company highlights one type of attack that is now targeting users and which is especially dangerous.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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All three Marines were combat engineers with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, officials said.—
Caleb Lunetta,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2025
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The system includes a clarifying shampoo, keratin treatment, and nourishing hair mask, each infused with hydrolyzed keratin and antioxidant-rich açaí and cacao to restore hydration, combat oxidative stress, and unveil a noticeably smoother, more manageable texture.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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Rather, Awuah-Darko wants his story to reach people, whether through Instagram or this article, who feel alone in their battles, even if that comes with backlash.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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Mathieu van der Poel won a historic third successive Paris-Roubaix on Sunday after a compelling battle with Tadej Pogacar on the cobbled roads of northern France.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Firefight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firefight. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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