fight for
phrasal verb
fought for; fighting for; fights for
1
: to fight in support of (something)
young soldiers fighting for their country
This is a cause that's worth fighting for.
2
: to fight or struggle to get, keep, or achieve (something)
The team is fighting for a spot in the play-offs.
The two armies fought all night for control of the fort.
They had to fight for survival.
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Given this is one of the lowest over-unders of the week, oddsmakers seem to expect Tennessee will do what the Giants did not: Burn the boats and fight for tomorrow.
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J.j. Bailey, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
While the Chiefs have already locked up home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, the Broncos are fighting for their postseason lives, making this a must-watch AFC showdown.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
Back then, people fought for sport and who was the best wordsmith.
—Matthew Bremner, Rolling Stone, 5 Jan. 2025
But because their margins are so thin in both chambers, SALT advocates are expected to have more clout than usual
Republican and Democratic lawmakers from high tax states, notably California, New York and New Jersey, have fought for years to lift or modify the cap.
—David Lightman, Sacramento Bee, 3 Jan. 2025
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J.j. Bailey, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
While the Chiefs have already locked up home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, the Broncos are fighting for their postseason lives, making this a must-watch AFC showdown.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
Back then, people fought for sport and who was the best wordsmith.
—Matthew Bremner, Rolling Stone, 5 Jan. 2025
But because their margins are so thin in both chambers, SALT advocates are expected to have more clout than usual
Republican and Democratic lawmakers from high tax states, notably California, New York and New Jersey, have fought for years to lift or modify the cap.
—David Lightman, Sacramento Bee, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Fight for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fight%20for. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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