in battle

idiom

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

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The pair spend much of She-Ra and the Princesses of Power locked in battle, making their eventual declaration of love feel surprising to some. James Mercadante, EW.com, 26 Mar. 2025 The story introduces Kratos as a renowned Spartan warrior who, after many confrontations, was defeated in battle. Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2025 Tactical nukes are loosely defined as weapons that are meant as a last resort to prevent defeat in battle. Andreas Kluth, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2025 Piper and Saxon are locked in battle for Lochy’s soul and Lochy has chosen appeasement. Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 16 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 31 Mar. 2025.

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