in battle

idiom

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

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Popular on Variety The mock towns were constructed by the military and widely used during the Iraq War, which began in 2003 and lasted eight years, to help soldiers acclimate to life in battle. Matt Donnelly, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025 Chappelle then compared fame to storming the beaches of Normandy during World War II and losing fellow soldiers in battle. Bailey Richards, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025 Elden Ring requires the player to make very careful and deliberate decisions about which attributes to upgrade, or armor to wear, as a single heavy piece will cause a player to slow down during a crucial moment in battle. Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025 Their medal count was off the scale, their achievements in battle were legendary even among the enemy, and their story really needs to be seen to be believed. Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 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 28 Jan. 2025.

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