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Engagement in or the activities involved in war or conflict
Competitive events
Plural for a sustained fight or conflict, especially between large organized armed forces
“The invasion of the beachheads in Normandy was a battle of great significance during the war.”
Plural for an intellectual or ideological conflict
“A battle between advocates and skeptics of this controversial issue has been ongoing for quite some time.”
Plural for a contest between teams or players playing a game
“The battle between the two heavyweights is one that fans have long been waiting for.”
Plural for a mental or emotional conflict or struggle
“Resisting the deliciousness of chocolate has been a constant battle for me.”
Plural for a tenacious struggle to complete or achieve something
“I encountered many difficulties during my battle to finish school.”
Plural for a sudden short bout of an illness or stress
Plural for the sport or practice of fighting with the fists, especially with padded gloves in a roped square ring according to prescribed rules (the Queensberry Rules)
To dispute the validity of
“These youth battle authority after feeling let down by society.”
To struggle tenaciously to achieve something
“Harrison would battle through adversity to finish the race.”
To engage in a contest or conflict
“The two longtime rivals will battle on the field for the championship.”
To campaign to arouse public concern and action about an issue
To act or proceed laboriously or clumsily
To physically attack violently
To succeed, survive, or manage, at least at a minimal level
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