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as in tournament
a competitive encounter between individuals or groups carried on for amusement, exercise, or in pursuit of a prize
undoubtedly the team's best wrestler, he hasn't lost a bout yet
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as in case
a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder
she's currently suffering from a bout of the flu
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According to Harris’ daughter, who confirmed the actors death to the New York Times, the thespian passed away on Friday (Oct. 25) at his home in New York City following a bout with cancer.
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 28 Oct. 2024
After his loss to Rollins at Crown Jewel, Reed is still seeking that elusive major victory, but given what Rollins told him after the bout, their Crown Jewel match should be the first of at least a few marquee matches between the twos tars.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Angered by the worldwide bout of inflation that followed the COVID-19 public health emergency, and a huge increase in the number of migrants fleeing war, dictatorships and the impacts of climate change, voters in Europe, Asia and the Americas have turned against their political establishments.
—David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
The buyer of this package will have several chances to connect with the fighters themselves before and after the bout.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 28 Oct. 2024
After his loss to Rollins at Crown Jewel, Reed is still seeking that elusive major victory, but given what Rollins told him after the bout, their Crown Jewel match should be the first of at least a few marquee matches between the twos tars.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Angered by the worldwide bout of inflation that followed the COVID-19 public health emergency, and a huge increase in the number of migrants fleeing war, dictatorships and the impacts of climate change, voters in Europe, Asia and the Americas have turned against their political establishments.
—David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
The buyer of this package will have several chances to connect with the fighters themselves before and after the bout.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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The Big 12 men's basketball tournament will be held at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Mo. Women's basketball All 14 schools will qualify for a single-elimination tournament.Danny Davis, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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In addition to the regular and postseason, a one-on-one tournament will be held Feb. 10-14 with a $250,000 prize for the winner.Sophie Kaufman, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Testimony in the civil case began on Aug. 12 in the 423rd District Court and the verdict was returned on Monday.Austin American-Statesman, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The incident report states the victim is uncooperative and does not want to press charges or speak about this case.Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 21 Nov. 2024
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Prior to working at Blizzard, Longdale worked on what was, at the time when World of Warcraft first launched, the game’s primary competition — Everquest.Cameron Koch, Rolling Stone, 23 Nov. 2024
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This is a case that's rooted in some older model of competition.Michel Martin, NPR, 22 Nov. 2024
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For the most part, Israel’s response to Hamas’s devastating October 7 attack was confined to the Gaza Strip.Carrie A. Lee, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2024
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Episodes often feature logistically complex armed attacks, guided from afar by the top brass, played by the likes of Kidman, Morgan Freeman, Michael Kelly, Jennifer Ehle, and Bruce McGill.Noel Murray, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
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Together, the pair built their own ofrenda at home, then picked out costumes and painted their faces before heading to the annual event at the start of November on the city’s Northside.Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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This year the event celebrates 25 years of honoring the best of Latin music in Spanish and Portuguese.Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Boyce, who had been living with epilepsy, died in July 2019 after suffering a seizure in his sleep.Esther Kang, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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The investigation into the Mexican drug cartel resulted in the indictment of 20 of its leaders, including a main boss serving life in prison, as well as the seizure of thousands of pounds of drugs and over $11 million in cartel money.Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
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The graduate student leads the Rebels averaging 13.2 points per game plus 3.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.4 steals per game, but four of Ole Miss’s five starters are averaging at least 10.5 points per game.Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 27 Nov. 2024
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The Rams, Seahawks and Cardinals have games against the other three members of the division in the final six weeks of the season which could prove decisive, while the 49ers just have games against the Rams and Cardinals left on their schedule.Ben Morse, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
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The question now is whether HBO can cast the same spell.Variety, NBC News, 21 Nov. 2024
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Craft shimmery potions and recite the secret spell to free the enchanting Pixie Supreme from her magical mirror.Kayla Kitts, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Bout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bout. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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