1.   It was, indeed, a thrilling victory for the Patriots in a season where they fought long odds and difficult obstacles to even reach the championship game.

2.   Some Israelis resist the divisions, fighting to reach common ground.

3.   Brazil and Uruguay are also fighting to reach the World Cup finals.

4.   He returned last week, earlier than expected, but has played sparingly and has not started even as the Wizards fight to reach the playoffs.

5.   Instead, the crowd panicked and began fighting to reach the side of the pool and escape.

6.   One protester was killed as mobs fought to reach the air base.

7.   Rescuers fought to reach dozens of communities isolated by landslides.