Sentence examples for a firefight with from inspiring English sources

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a battle with

The phrase "a firefight with" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts discussing armed conflict or confrontations involving firearms.
Example: "The soldiers found themselves in a firefight with enemy forces as they advanced through the dense jungle."
Alternatives: "a shootout with" or "an armed clash with".

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In addition, an American soldier was killed in a firefight with insurgents in eastern Afghanistan.

The New York Times

Among them were seven gunmen killed in a firefight with soldiers.

The New York Times

Three British special forces operatives have been injured in a firefight with Isis militants in Iraq.

Independent

A man fatally shot himself after a firefight with a deputy in Crawford, Colo.

The New York Times

The others got into a firefight with the guards, General Salangi said.

The New York Times

During a firefight with the Ugandan national army, Francis escaped with his best friend.

The New York Times

What sounded like a firefight, with machine guns and mortars, broke out inside the palace grounds.

The New Yorker

One group of soldiers accidentally started a firefight with police officers by raiding their headquarters.

The Economist

They believe he was killed in a firefight with soldiers there in September.

The Economist

"Another remains on the loose in Watertown after a firefight with police".

The New Yorker

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The militia was recently involved in a firefight with rivals.

The Economist

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