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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Soon after that show, which is currently being restaged at the David Zwirner gallery in Los Angeles, battle lines were drawn. Max Norman, New Yorker, 13 June 2025 Naturally, the roles lend themselves well to the battle lines already drawn between the queens. Chris Feil, Vulture, 6 June 2025 The battle lines have been drawn, and the pace of innovation is going to determine the ultimate winner. Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025 Zelensky shared a map of Ukraine’s minerals with Reuters, and according to the news outlet, about half of a strip of land containing rare earths appeared to be on Russia’s side of the current battle lines. Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 7 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for battle line

Word History

First Known Use

1751, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 25 Jun. 2025.

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