Examples of bout in a Sentence
undoubtedly the team's best wrestler, he hasn't lost a bout yet
she's currently suffering from a bout of the flu
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Unfortunately, Allen-Lamphere’s bout with infertility isn’t an uncommon story, as 1 out of 6 American families face infertility, according to the World Health Organization.
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 1 Aug. 2025
Almost half of Americans (49%) report frequent bouts of stress, and the number of people in the United States who are feeling stressed has been rising for the past two decades, according to a 2024 Gallup survey.
—Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2025
Still, regular bouts of diarrhea may negatively affect health, impacting electrolyte levels and nutrient absorption.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 1 Aug. 2025
His first stint at WWF lasted only a couple of years but included memorable bouts with the likes of Andre the Giant and others.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 31 July 2025
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 1 Aug. 2025
Almost half of Americans (49%) report frequent bouts of stress, and the number of people in the United States who are feeling stressed has been rising for the past two decades, according to a 2024 Gallup survey.
—Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2025
Still, regular bouts of diarrhea may negatively affect health, impacting electrolyte levels and nutrient absorption.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 1 Aug. 2025
His first stint at WWF lasted only a couple of years but included memorable bouts with the likes of Andre the Giant and others.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 31 July 2025
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“Bout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bout. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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bout
noun1
: a spell of activity
nonstop bout of reading
2
: an athletic match
wrestling bout
3
: attack entry 2 sense 3
a bout of measles
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