fight for

phrasal verb

fought for; fighting for; fights for
1
: to fight in support of (something)
young soldiers fighting for their country
This is a cause that's worth fighting for.
2
: to fight or struggle to get, keep, or achieve (something)
The team is fighting for a spot in the play-offs.
The two armies fought all night for control of the fort.
They had to fight for survival.

Examples of fight for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Before his career in soccer, though, Ronaldo's dad had been enlisted to fight for Portugal in the Angolan War of Independence in the '70s, per ESPN. Adam England, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024 This eventually led him to political activism, fighting for representation and creating opportunities in politics and public affairs. Sabrina Bodon, Sacramento Bee, 30 May 2024 That’s the reality for roughly a dozen or more Miami Dolphins players, who saw the team potentially upgrade at their position through free agency or the NFL Draft, and are now fighting for their starting roles, NFL future, and South Florida residency. Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 28 May 2024 Ashley Ball, a domestic violence survivor, said watching workers fighting for stability on the job mirrors her struggle with workplace resources in the service industry. Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for fight for 

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“Fight for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fight%20for. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.

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