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.
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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
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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
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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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