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

Examples of battle line in a Sentence

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Now that this battle line is drawn, the stakes for higher education could not be higher. Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025 State of play: As the drama unfolds, battle lines — and unlikely alliances — are being drawn among West Coast landmarks. Christine Clarridge, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025 But Thomas’ stunning domination in Boston established a new battle line in the wider culture war. Andy Rose, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024 Recent army gains in central Sudan, retaking districts of the capital and other territory, come as the RSF has consolidated its control in the west, hardening battle lines and threatening to move the country towards a de facto partition. FOXNews.com, 26 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for battle line

Word History

First Known Use

1751, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of battle line was in 1751

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“Battle line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/battle%20line. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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