Sentence examples for considerable fighting from inspiring English sources

The organization, fostered by Iran and Syria, garnered widespread respect from an Arab world long humiliated by its lack of battlefield success against Israel, and Lebanese of all stripes pay homage to Hezbollah's considerable fighting ability and the calm way it took over many government services.

The city, however, has been the site of considerable fighting during the Syrian civil war, putting many of the Old City at risk.

The first day of battle saw considerable fighting in the area, Union use of newly issued Spencer repeating carbines, heavy casualties on each side, and the simultaneous conclusion by both commanders that Gettysburg was the place to fight.

At the end of the 9th century the Danes ravaged the area, and throughout the 10th and much of the 11th century the county was the scene of considerable fighting, including a rebellion against William I the Conqueror.

These would be the scene of considerable fighting in the days to come as the Australians attempted to clear them.

The gender-identity law was much less controversial than the same-sex marriage law in Argentina, partly because conservatives, who'd already expended considerable resources fighting against the marriage legislation, saw it as technical rather than symbolic.

The Iraqi military has had considerable experience fighting in cities, both during the Iran war and in putting down the domestic uprisings that took place after the Persian Gulf war.

A spokesman for the tobacco industry warned that the government will likely have to spend a considerable amount fighting legal challenges to the new laws.

The United States brings considerable experience to fighting the disease.

Mr. Bush has put considerable energy into fighting with Senate Democrats over judges.

August 27 29 saw considerable maneuvering and fighting while Lee rushed forward the main body of his army to join Jackson.