He lost his 'bout' [='fight'] with the boxing champion.
She struggles with frequent 'bouts of' depression.
She survived a 5-year 'bout with' cancer.
(..) You'll do it. - Hi, Mr. Freed. - Jack. I want you to come by my office after practice, Spence. How 'bout tomorrow? Got a game tonight. No, today. What's it about? - It's personal. - Personal? (..)1974 The Gambler
(..) - Can't be too careful. You know? - Right. - Where have you been? - How are ya, you sick fuck? - I been lookin' for ya. - How 'bout that, you degenerate! I'm mad at you. You got that Big Bernie on my back! He's a creep. What's the matter? You don't snort no more? (..)1974 The Gambler