as in to mobilize
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Recent Examples of embattle
Instead of a victory lap, the next three years were a slow and embattled process to craft a more serious follow-up, at a time when most artists were expected to release a new LP or two every year.
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Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 2 June 2023
That Swayman, starting his first game of the series after embattled Linus Ullmark was benched following consecutive losses in Games 5 and 6, could have (should have) made the save, only jangled those collective nerves a little more.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 1 May 2023
Other embattled regional banks report next week, including First Republic Bank on Monday and PacWest Bancorp on Tuesday.
—Jessica Menton, Fortune, 22 Apr. 2023
Charges for Santos: NBC News’ Justice reporters confirmed that embattled New York Republican Rep. George Santos faces federal charges and will make his first court appearance Wednesday afternoon.
—Chuck Todd, NBC News, 10 May 2023
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Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 2 June 2023
That Swayman, starting his first game of the series after embattled Linus Ullmark was benched following consecutive losses in Games 5 and 6, could have (should have) made the save, only jangled those collective nerves a little more.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 1 May 2023
Other embattled regional banks report next week, including First Republic Bank on Monday and PacWest Bancorp on Tuesday.
—Jessica Menton, Fortune, 22 Apr. 2023
Charges for Santos: NBC News’ Justice reporters confirmed that embattled New York Republican Rep. George Santos faces federal charges and will make his first court appearance Wednesday afternoon.
—Chuck Todd, NBC News, 10 May 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embattle
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With the right infrastructure in place, the citizenry can be mobilized to boost turnout on Election Day—and, if necessary, demand that voters’ choices are respected afterward.—
Laura Gamboa,
Foreign Affairs,
31 Mar. 2025
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Scores of Americans have also mobilized, particularly on college campuses, to demand the U.S. rescind its long-standing support for Israel.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Challengers of the rule, which included gun manufacturers and individual gun owners, contended the 1968 Gun Control Act didn't apply to weapon parts kits and that the administrative action was an overreach.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2025
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New England did make one wide receiver addition, bringing in former Buffalo Bills weapon Mack Hollins.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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Enter Bob Born—Sam’s son—who mechanized the process, slashing production time down to just six minutes per Peep.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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The company will provide automation solutions, including helping factories and warehouses mechanize their operations.—
James Powel,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Embattle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embattle. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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