in battle

idiom

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

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Wilton Manors condo unit owners score rare win in battle with governing board. David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024 Enemy variety is sparse on the first few islands, and Mario and Luigi have a limited number of abilities to use in battle. Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024 On the Israeli side, about 90 soldiers and nearly 50 civilians have been killed by bombardment in northern Israel and in battle following Israel's ground invasion in early October. Bradford Betz, Fox News, 25 Nov. 2024 The Eagles currently hold the second slot in the NFC. NFL Week 12 picks:Ravens or Chiefs in battle of Harbaugh brothers? SoFi Stadium in Inglewood will host the following night's game, too. Jim Sergent, USA TODAY, 24 Nov. 2024 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 21 Dec. 2024.

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