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cross swords with
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battle it out
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do battle with(verb, expression, attack, combat)
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face up to
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fight like devils
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follow in footsteps(verb, expression, challenge, match)
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follow the example of(verb, expression, phrasal verb, challenge)
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go to loggerheads
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have it out
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make a stand
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measure swords with
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stand at bay
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stand up against
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stand up to
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try conclusions with
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come up to(expression, outdo, rival, emulate)
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hold a candle to(expression, outdo, rival, emulate)
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stack up with(expression, outdo, rival, emulate)
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