in battle

idiom

: while fighting in a war
the brave warriors who died/fell in battle

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Things can also get frustratingly chaotic in battle when too many enemies and allies are crammed into tight quarters. Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025 The seal would have been used by the Bishopric of Braniewo, and the image even appeared in battle, the company said. Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2025 Although, fans were more concerned with the pair being the last to damage Drake in battle, as Pusha T and Drizzy famously feuded in 2018. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 12 Feb. 2025 But Lamar has proven his pettiness in battle over and over this past year—and acutely understands the power of conflict as a hype generator and social media driver. Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 10 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in battle

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“In battle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20battle. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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