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n. - Engaged in war or hostilities; Striving or struggling; Resisting or opposing.

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Usage examples (38)
  • We are fighting for recognition as human beings. We are fighting for . . . human rights.
  • There was fighting in the streets
  • Noun : a fight for recovery from an illness. ,Whenever we discuss politics, we end up in a fight. ,a pillow fight; a water fight. ,There was no fight...
  • Verb (used without object) : He fought bravely against despair
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