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wrestling

Pronunciation: [ˈrɛs.lɪŋ]

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Learn how to use wrestling in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “games”

(noun) a sport where two people try to throw or hold each other down on the ground. It’s a fun activity that can be part of competitions. Wrestlers use different techniques to gain an advantage.

Example

He enjoys wrestling with his friends on the weekends.

Example

Wrestling is not a sport everyone likes; some prefer soccer or basketball instead.

Example

Do you want to join the wrestling team at school?

Context: “action”

(verb) to struggle with someone to gain control over them, often used in the context of sports. It can also mean trying hard to deal with a difficult situation, like emotions or problems.

Example

She wrestles with her homework to finish it on time.

Example

He never wrestles with his fears; he runs away from them.

Example

What do you usually wrestle with when you have a tough decision to make?

How to pronounce wrestling

Pronunciation: [ˈrɛs.lɪŋ]

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