as in fought
to oppose (someone) in physical conflict
for years the Apache leader had been skirmishing with the Mexicans, who were responsible for his nickname, Geronimo
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The fire is fought by four engines, one water tender, two dozers and two hand crews.—
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Sacbee.com,
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After the hit, defenseman Braden Hache, who split time between Barracuda of the AHL and Wichita of the ECHL last season, stepped in and fought Francis.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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Working-class designers have battled systemic barriers for years — but a shift may finally be underway.—
Sarah Hutter,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
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Indeed, this was only the fifth time in Champions League history that two sides battled each other to a 4-4 draw.—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Skirmished (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skirmished%20%28with%29. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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