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
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In a prior statement to Rolling Stone, one of Blackstock’s lawyers faulted Clarkson for fighting for the return of the millions in commissions.
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Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2024
Jenkins has to now balance her fight for justice with her effort to raise their young son alone.
—Nichole Manna, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2024
An ambulance, an empty lot and a loophole: One man’s fight for a place to live.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2024
His skills at passing through flames and holding his breath underwater, his agility in evading swords and feigning gunplay all come in handy in actual fights for his life.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 2 May 2024
Plus, Jacob Hutchins fights for the relief captain spot on Rick Shelford’s F/V Aleutian Lady, while Steve Harley Davidson and Jack Bunnell upgrade to the 126-foot F/V Pacific Mariner.
—Ashley Boucher, EW.com, 6 May 2024
The deaths are largely attributed to drug violence as warring cartel factions fight for control of the area.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2024
Branham athletic director saga: Landon Jacobs’ fight for old job hits another roadblock
The Padres also got two hits and an RBI from Ian Josephson and two hits from Josiah Rodriguez.
—Darren Sabedra, The Mercury News, 3 May 2024
The mom of a 20-year-old college student who was killed in a hit-and-run at her college campus is fighting for justice.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024
Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2024
Jenkins has to now balance her fight for justice with her effort to raise their young son alone.
—Nichole Manna, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2024
An ambulance, an empty lot and a loophole: One man’s fight for a place to live.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2024
His skills at passing through flames and holding his breath underwater, his agility in evading swords and feigning gunplay all come in handy in actual fights for his life.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 2 May 2024
Plus, Jacob Hutchins fights for the relief captain spot on Rick Shelford’s F/V Aleutian Lady, while Steve Harley Davidson and Jack Bunnell upgrade to the 126-foot F/V Pacific Mariner.
—Ashley Boucher, EW.com, 6 May 2024
The deaths are largely attributed to drug violence as warring cartel factions fight for control of the area.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2024
Branham athletic director saga: Landon Jacobs’ fight for old job hits another roadblock
The Padres also got two hits and an RBI from Ian Josephson and two hits from Josiah Rodriguez.
—Darren Sabedra, The Mercury News, 3 May 2024
The mom of a 20-year-old college student who was killed in a hit-and-run at her college campus is fighting for justice.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024
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“Fight for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fight%20for. Accessed 11 May. 2024.
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