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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The battle lines will be drawn in the documentary world.
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Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
But Thomas’ stunning domination in Boston established a new battle line in the wider culture war.
—Andy Rose, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
In the first, Russia would retreat to pre-invasion battle lines, retaining Crimea and the land in the Donbas that the two pro-Moscow statelets occupied before the war.
—Rajan Menon, Foreign Affairs, 12 Apr. 2023
Cold Case’s binary understanding of the battle lines limits its insight.
—Alessa Dominguez, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024
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Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
But Thomas’ stunning domination in Boston established a new battle line in the wider culture war.
—Andy Rose, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
In the first, Russia would retreat to pre-invasion battle lines, retaining Crimea and the land in the Donbas that the two pro-Moscow statelets occupied before the war.
—Rajan Menon, Foreign Affairs, 12 Apr. 2023
Cold Case’s binary understanding of the battle lines limits its insight.
—Alessa Dominguez, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Battle line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/battle%20line. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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