With the Irish government hoping to have its proposed bill made law by the Dail (Irish parliament) summer break in July, both pro-choice and anti-abortion campaigners are getting ready for a battle lasting several months.

BBC: Battle between anti-abortion and pro-choice campaigners

Mr. GONZALEZ: They're like two outlaws ready to battle for this Tony.

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And he was an adversary ready on any day for the battle.

CNN: Commentary: Kennedy was a worthy adversary

And the 35-year-old now faces a fitness battle to be ready for his side's first competitive fixture against Glamorgan at Old Trafford on 19 April.

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Designed to look and feel like the headsets worn by attack helicopter pilots, the Razer-green accented BlackShark is your battle-ready solution for powerful, immersive PC gaming audio.

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At least one of these efforts is not only ready for prime time now but has apparently already been battle tested.

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And nearly a century after the battle for women's franchise was won, a new generation of young women stands ready to carry that spirit forward and bring us closer to a world where there are no limits on how big our children can dream or how high they can reach.

WHITEHOUSE: Presidential Proclamation - Women��s Equality Day, 2012