battle line
noun
1
: a line along which a battle is fought
2
: a line defining the positions of opposing groups in a conflict or controversy
—usually used in plural
battle lines were drawn over economic policies
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By the time Dylan arrived at the festival site on July 25, battle lines were already being drawn between purists and progressives.
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Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Now that everyone knows what is at stake, the battle lines are being drawn.
—Barry Libert, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
But the battle lines in the Isak saga have Howe in direct opposition to his old friends.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
Even as the battle lines have shifted dramatically, local ratings have remained steady, according to Comscore data.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2025
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Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Now that everyone knows what is at stake, the battle lines are being drawn.
—Barry Libert, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
But the battle lines in the Isak saga have Howe in direct opposition to his old friends.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
Even as the battle lines have shifted dramatically, local ratings have remained steady, according to Comscore data.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for battle line
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“Battle line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/battle%20line. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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