Examples of bout in a Sentence
undoubtedly the team's best wrestler, he hasn't lost a bout yet
she's currently suffering from a bout of the flu
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After a bout of severe weather and tornadoes crossed Oklahoma on Thursday, the Sooner State will likely see more cold and precipitation into the week ahead.
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Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 9 Jan. 2026
Reiner has long spoken about struggling with substance abuse since adolescence and even experienced bouts of homelessness as a result.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
But for those who have taken the plunge, VettaFi’s Todd Rosenbluth says the asset class is instilling a sense of loyalty — despite bouts of volatility.
—Jill Schneider, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
The bare-knuckle-boxing bouts of Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes movies.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Bout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bout. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
Kids Definition
bout
noun1
: a spell of activity
nonstop bout of reading
2
: an athletic match
wrestling bout
3
: attack entry 2 sense 3
a bout of measles
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