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`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) MARK: UFC FIGHT NIGHT LIVE
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`MARK C. SCARSI(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
`MILBANK, TWEED, HADLEY & MCCLOY LLP(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
`LOS ANGELES, CA 90017-5704(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) APPLICANT:(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
`(cid:160) Zuffa, LLC(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) (cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) CORRESPONDENT’S REFERENCE/DOCKET NO :(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`N/A(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) CORRESPONDENT E-MAIL ADDRESS:(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`RESPOND TO THIS ACTION:
`http://www.uspto.gov/teas/eTEASpageD.htm
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`ENERAL TRADEMARK INFORMATION:
`http://www.uspto.gov/main/trademarks.htm
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`77/581257
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`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) CORRESPONDENT ADDRESS:
`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`601 S FIGUEROA ST FL 31
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`OFFICE ACTION
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`O AVOID ABANDONMENT, THE OFFICE MUST RECEIVE A PROPER RESPONSE TO THIS OFFICE ACTION WITHIN 6 MONTHS
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`Applicant is encouraged to contact the assigned trademark examining attorney by telephone or email to resolve the issues raised in this Office
`action.
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`The referenced application has been reviewed by the assigned trademark examining attorney.(cid:160) Applicant must respond timely and completely to
`the issue(s) below.(cid:160) 15 U.S.C. §1062(b); 37 C.F.R. §§2.62, 2.65(a); TMEP §§711, 718.03.
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`EARCH OF OFFICE’S DATABASE OF MARKS
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`he Office records have been searched and there are no similar registered or pending marks that would bar registration under Trademark Act
`Section 2(d), 15 U.S.C. §1052(d). TMEP §704.02.
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`ISCLAIMER REQUIRED
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`he Office can require an applicant to disclaim an unregistrable part of a mark consisting of particular wording, symbols, numbers, design
`elements or combinations thereof.(cid:160) 15 U.S.C. §1056(a).(cid:160) Under Trademark Act Section 2(e), the Office can refuse registration of an entire mark
`if the entire mark is merely descriptive, deceptively misdescriptive, or primarily geographically descriptive of the goods.(cid:160) 15 U.S.C. §1052(e).(cid:160)
`Thus, the Office may require an applicant to disclaim a portion of a mark that, when used in connection with the goods or services, is merely
`descriptive, deceptively misdescriptive, primarily geographically descriptive, or otherwise unregistrable (e.g., generic).(cid:160) See TMEP §§1213,
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`1213.03.(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`Failure to comply with a disclaimer requirement can result in a refusal to register the entire mark.(cid:160) TMEP §1213.01(b).
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` “disclaimer” is a statement that applicant does not claim exclusive rights to an unregistrable component of a mark. (cid:160) TMEP §1213.(cid:160) A
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`disclaimer does not affect the appearance of the applied-for mark.(cid:160) See TMEP §1213.10.(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`Applicant must insert a disclaimer of “FIGHT NIGHT LIVE” in the application because it describes the subject matter of the services, a night
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`of fights broadcast live.(cid:160) See 15 U.S.C. §1056(a); TMEP §§1213, 1213.03(a). (cid:160) Please see attached dictionary definitions.(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`The following is the accepted standard format for a disclaimer:
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`No claim is made to the exclusive right to use “FIGHT NIGHT LIVE” apart from the mark as shown.
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`LAIM OF OWNERSHIP OF REGISTRATIONS
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`If applicant is the owner of U.S. Registration Nos. 2706754, 3052007 and others, then applicant must submit a claim of ownership.(cid:160) 37 C.F.R.
`§2.36; TMEP §812.(cid:160) The following standard format is suggested:
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`Applicant is the owner of U.S. Registration Nos. 2706754, 3052007 and others.
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`ESCRIPTION OF THE MARK – ADVISORY
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`Fax: 571-273-4815
`Email:(cid:160) katherine.dubray@uspto.gov
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`http://www.uspto.gov/teas/eTEASpageD.htm, waiting 48-72 hours if applicant received notification of the Office action via e-mail.(cid:160)(cid:160)For
`technical assistance with the form, please e-mail TEAS@uspto.gov.(cid:160) For(cid:160)questions about the Office action itself, please contact the assigned
`examining attorney.(cid:160)(cid:160) Do not respond to this Office action by e-mail;(cid:160)the USPTO does not accept e-mailed responses .
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`title/position, telephone number and e-mail address of the person signing the response.(cid:160) Please use the following address: Commissioner for
`Trademarks, P.O. Box 1451, Alexandria, VA 22313-1451.
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`Applications and Registrations Retrieval (TARR) online system at http://tarr.uspto.gov.(cid:160) When conducting an online status check, print and
`maintain a copy of the complete TARR screen.(cid:160) If the status of your application has not changed for more than six months, please contact the
`assigned examining attorney.
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`Print: Dec 23, 21103
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`?fiIl-02815
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`DESIGN MARK
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`Serial Number
`16402815
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`Status
`REGISTERED
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`Word Marl:
`UFC
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`Standard Character Mark
`No
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`Registration NI.II"I'IhBf
`2706754
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`Date Registered
`2003fO4fl5
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`Type of Mark
`TRADEMARI-C; SERVICE MARK
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`Register
`PRINCIPAL
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`Mark Drawing Code
`[5] WORDS, LETTERS, ANDIOR NUMBERS IN STYLIZED FORM
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`D"NI1Bf
`Zuffa, LLC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NEVADA 2960 W. Sahara, Suite 200
`Las Vegas NEVADA 89102
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`Goodslse-wines
`Class Status —— ACTIVE.
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`IC 009.
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`US
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`O21 O23 O26 O36 038.
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`G & S:
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`Pre—reccrded video cassettes, digital video discs, digital versatile
`discs, all featuring sports and entertainment; video game cartridges
`and discs; computer game cartridges and discs. First Use: 2001/O5/O0.
`First Use In Commerce: ZOOIKOSHOO.
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`GDDHSISEHIICES
`Class Status -- ACTIVE.
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`IC 016.
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`US
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`O02 O05 O22 O23 029 O3? O38 050.
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`G & S: Posters; event and competition programs; photographs;
`postcards;
`trading cards; stickers. First Use: ZOOIHOE/O0. First Use
`In Commerce: 2001/D5/OD.
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`Goodsfservices
`G & S: All
`O01 O02 O03 O22 041.
`US
`IC 018.
`Class Status —— ACTIVE.
`purpose sports bags; all purpose athletic carrying bags; back packs;
`book bags; duffel bags; gym bags;
`tote bags; knapsacks;
`luggage.
`First Use: 200lfO5/O0. First Use In Commerce: ZOOIHOEHOO.
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`?fiIl-02815
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`Gnndsfservines
`G & S: Warm-up suits,
`O22 039.
`US
`IC 025.
`Class Status -- ACTIVE.
`sweatshirts,
`tee—shirts: muscle shirts: sports shirts: tank tops:
`bathing suits; beach wear;
`jogging suits; shorts; shirts; gloves;
`underwear:
`jerseys: headwear:
`footwear, namely, bath thongs: hats:
`caps; workout and sports apparel, namely shorts and shirts. First
`Use: 2001fO5fOO. First Use In Commerce: 2001fO5fOO.
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`Gnndsiservitzes
`Class Status -- ACTIVE.
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`IC 028.
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`US
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`O22 O23 O38 050.
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`G & 3: Martial
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`arts gloves; karate gloves; wrestling gloves; boxing gloves. First
`Use: ZOOIHOEHOO. First Use In Commerce: ZOOIEOSKOO.
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`Goodsfservices
`Class Status —— ACTIVE.
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`IC 041.
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`US
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`100 101 10?.
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`G & E:
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`Entertainment services, namely, development, organization and
`production of competitions, performances and events featuring sports
`and entertainment; educational services, namely, providing information
`on the subject of sports and entertainment; providing a website on
`global computer networks featuring information on the subject of
`sports and entertainment; production of entertainment shows and
`interactive entertainment programs for distribution via television,
`cable, satellite, audio and video media cartridges,
`laser discs,
`computer discs and electronic means; production and distribution of
`entertainment shows and news programs via global communication
`networks. First Use: 200lfO5fOO. First Use In Commerce: ZOOIKOEIOO.
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`Filing Date
`2oo2xo5xe1
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`Examining Attnmey
`DALIER, LAURIEL
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`Attorney of Record
`Jennifer K. Craft, Esq., Michael N. Feder, Esq. and Robert E.
`Kouchoukos, Esq.
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`Print: Dec 23, 21103
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`?fiIl-02817
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`DESIGN MARK
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`Serial Number
`T640281?
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`Status
`REGISTERED
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`Word Marl:
`UFc ULTIMATE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP
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`Standard Character Mark
`No
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`Registration NI.II"I'IhBf
`3052007
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`Date Registered
`2006fOlf3l
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`Type of Mark
`sERvIcE MARI-C
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`Register
`PRINCIPAL
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`Mark Drawing Code
`[3] DESIGN PLUS WORDS, LETTERS ANDJOR NUMBERS
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`D"NI1Bf
`Zuffa, LLC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NEVADA 2960 W. Sahara, Suite 200
`Las Vegas NEVADA 89102
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`Goodslse-wines
`Class Status —— ACTIVE.
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`IC 041.
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`US
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`lOO lOl
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`lOT.
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`G e S:
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`Entertainment, namely live stage shows and performances featuring
`mixed martial arts; educational services, namely, providing
`information on the subject of sports and entertainment; providing a
`website on global computer networks featuring information on the
`subject of sports and entertainment; production of entertainment shows
`and interactive entertainment programs for distribution via
`television, cable, satellite, audio and video media cartridges,
`discs, computer discs and electronic means; production and
`distribution of entertainment shows and news programs via global
`communication networks. First Use: ZOOIHOSHOO. First Use In
`Commerce: EOOIIOEXOO.
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`laser
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`Prior Registrationisj
`2lTO463:25T636?
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`Section 2f Statement
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`Print: Dec 23, 21103
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`?fiIl-02817
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`as to "ULTIMATE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP"
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`Filing Date
`2002!O5!O1
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`Examlnlng Attorney
`LEE, DEBRA
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`Attorney of Record
`Parker A. Bagley
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`verb (past fought [ l:<":lWlZ ], past panvciiefe fought, present ,eam'ci,ofe fight-ing, Lire‘ person present singufar fights)
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`Definition:
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`trans;-"ewe ane'r'm‘ran5x'ri've verb use violence:
`1.
`somebody
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`to use violent physical means such as blows with fists or a weapon to try to overpower
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`2.
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`trans.-five ane'im‘ran5m've verb go to war: to go to war, or engage in armed conflict with another country, force, or group
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`3.
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`;'m‘ran~5.-‘ewe verb take part in war:
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`to take part in a war or battle, e.g. as a member or unit of the armed forces involved in it
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`4.
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`i‘ran5r'r‘r'Lee verb carry on battle or contest: to enter into or carry on a battle or other contest such as an election or court case
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`5. Jnrrans.-flue verb struggle determinedly: to make a strenuous effort to do, obtain, achieve, or defend something
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`rransmve an.s':'m:ran5x'ri've verb oppose something: to make vigorous efforts to oppose, resist, or overcome something or
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`somebody
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`;'m‘ran~5.-‘ewe verb argue: to quarrel with somebody or with each other
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`i‘ran5r'r‘r'Lee and.-'m*ran5m'ue verb box against somebody: to take part in a boxing match against somebody
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`Definition:
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`1. violent encounter: a conflict between individual people or groups in which each tries to do physical harm to, or defeat, the other
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`2. major effort: a determined attempt to achieve something or resist something or somebody
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`3. verbal confrontation: a verbal dispute or quarrel
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`4. propensity to fight: the ability or willingness to continue a battle or struggle
`0 Weiee still! got a for offfghi‘ iefi‘ in us.
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`5. boxing match: a boxing match or similar contest
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`[ Old English feohtan "to fight" «z W Germanic]
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`- fight-a-ble aojiacifire
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`fight it out to fight or argue until a decisive result is obtained
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`fight shy of something to try to avoid something
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`Word Key: Synonyms
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`fight, battle, war, conflict,
`engagement, skirmish, clash
`CORE MEANING: a struggle between
`opposing armed forces
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`fight a physical struggle between
`individual people or groups such as
`battalions or armies;
`' During tfzie fight b‘:ie 5oJ'o‘:'er overpowered
`use guard and captured his rifle.
`' The J'?gJ‘itFor b‘:ie irfffage ivaspart oFan
`operation against rebef resistance.
`hattle Fl
`|.=irgi=!—sr:.=i|i=! fight hi=!f\-vi=!i=!n
`armed forces involving combat between
`armies, warships, or aircraft;
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`' Her i‘Jrob‘ier was one oFt1‘1e rasuaftfes oJ‘h‘ie
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`fandbarfle.
`war a period of hostile relations
`between countries, states, or factions
`that leads to fighting between armed
`forces, especiallv in land, air, or sea
`battles;
`' at b‘:Ie outbreak ofwar
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`a fang-running i:r'w'.u' war
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`l‘1‘:Ie war years
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`l‘:‘Je post-warpenoo‘
`conflict warfare between opposing
`forces, especiallv a prolonged and bitter
`but sporadic struggle;
`0 An nnrfrn .a.rnmr,; mam-n~r-n ma rv=Igr'rJrI
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`a border mnflifrr wt)‘: sporadic l.'roa,a dashes
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`an1'Jeo‘ronJ‘3‘fd'
`engagement a hostile encounter
`involving military‘ forces;
`0 Dfanar JH'Jn5::Ia" artffufclry and cnnonoandrffns
`in fine fargesr mffirary engagement oJ‘b‘Je war
`to date.
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`skirmish an incident where fighting
`breaks out briefiv between two small
`groups, sometimes as part of a larger
`battle;
`'
`a s;E':'n'n:'sn was gL.ren'I'Has in wnfcfl severaf
`men were :E'I'Heo‘
`"‘ The fast‘ spE':'n'm's:‘i In h‘ie hfiree-day bafife
`came _,r'u5E' afler midnight
`clash a short fierce encounter with
`another person or group, often involving
`phvsical combat;
`"‘ med to avoid a dash DJ‘ arms
`' The meeting was n'Jan'eo' by a dash between
`l'f:Ie rJ"en'Jonsb'at'ors andserunty guards.
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`noun (piorafnights)
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`Definition:
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`1. daily period of darkness: the period of darkness occurring each day in most parts of the world, or the entire period between
`sunset and sunrise
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`2. time between bedtime and waking:
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`the time between somebody's going to sleep in the evening and waking the next morning
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`3. period of evening activities: the period between sunset and bedtime, especially when spent in entertainment or some other
`activity
`0 We hao‘ a great‘ htght‘ at‘ her ht'rt‘ho'ay party.
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`4. evening devoted to special activity: any period after sunset devoted to a special activity, function, or observance
`0 Tomorrow rttght‘ ts Farhtllir Ntght‘ at‘ the ballpark,
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`5. nightfall: the period of time just after the sun goes down, when it gets dark
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`6. period of cultural or emotional gloominess: a period marked by grief, gloom, ignorance, or obscurity
`0 Europe 5fij,c1,oeo' t'ht‘o t‘he fohg htght‘ of the Dark Ages.
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`7'. dark or darkened state: a dark or darkened state, or an absence oflight, consciousness, or en|ightenment(t?t‘erarir)
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`1. occurring at night: occurring, appearing, or visible at night
`0 night‘ terrors
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`2. used at night: used chiefly at night
`0 U5e the mgm eJ7rr'ar1ce.
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`3. working at night: working at night in a job also done during the clay
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`the mym: porter
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`4. active at night: awake or active at night
`0 night feeders
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`interjection
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`Definition:
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`( mfivnnafj
`Same a‘_'> good night
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`[ Old English nrhifi Indo—ELJropean]
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`night and day the entire time
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`adjective
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`1. living: alive rather than dead or inanimate
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`2. broadcast as it happens: broadcast while an event is happening
`0
`romghrs show is We flrom Los Alngiefes.
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`3. in person: appearing, performing, or performed in front of an audience or in person, rather than recorded or filmed
`0
`..”o‘ rather dance to five music.
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`4. recorded during performance: recorded while a performance is happening
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`live footage of the concert‘
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`5. ELECTRICITY connected to power source: connected to an electrical power source
`0 3 ions Cams
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`6. charged with explosive: containing an explosive and able to be used
`0 Live ammomffon
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`7'. currently relevant: relevant to current interests or concerns
`0 a EH/eissoe
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`B. burning: burning or glowing
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`0
`five cook;
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`9. with living bacteria: made using living bacteria
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`rive yogurt coirores
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`10. highly resonant: with highly resonant or reverberant acoustics
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`11. GEOLOGY active: describes a volcano that is still active
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`12. GEOLOGY found as original rock: describes a rock or mineral that is found free and not mined or quarried
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`13. SPORTS in play: in sports such as baseball or football, used to describe a ball that remains in play because officials have not halted
`action (rhfionriaf)
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`adverb
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`Definition:
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`1. in person: in front of an audience or in person
`0 performing five here tomorrow rivyhi‘
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`2. while event happens: so as to be broadcast at exactly the same time as a performance or event happens
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`[Mid-16th century. Shortening of alive]
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