Battle
noun
A fight between two or more groups or people, especially during a war.
Thousands of soldiers died in the battle of Waterloo.
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- battle of
- battle against
noun
A difficult effort to achieve something.
She had a hard battle to be accepted into the law school.
Often appears as...
- battle against
- battle for
verb
To fight or struggle hard to achieve something.
They battled to save the business from bankruptcy.
Often appears as...
- battle against
- battle for
noun
A fight between two or more groups or people, especially during a war.
Thousands of soldiers died in the battle of Waterloo.
Often appears as...
- battle of
- battle against
noun
A difficult effort to achieve something.
She had a hard battle to be accepted into the law school.
Often appears as...
- battle against
- battle for
verb
To fight or struggle hard to achieve something.
They battled to save the business from bankruptcy.
Often appears as...
- battle against
- battle for
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Events
Often refers to significant or famous historical military engagements.
The battle of Gettysburg was a turning point during the American Civil War.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Combat
Implies physical violence between groups, within the context of military actions.
The two armies will battle at dawn.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphoric Usage
May be used metaphorically to describe a competitive event.
The final match was a battle of wits between the two chess champions.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Events
Often refers to significant or famous historical military engagements.
The battle of Gettysburg was a turning point during the American Civil War.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Combat
Implies physical violence between groups, within the context of military actions.
The two armies will battle at dawn.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphoric Usage
May be used metaphorically to describe a competitive event.
The final match was a battle of wits between the two chess champions.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Events
Often refers to significant or famous historical military engagements.
The battle of Gettysburg was a turning point during the American Civil War.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Combat
Implies physical violence between groups, within the context of military actions.
The two armies will battle at dawn.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphoric Usage
May be used metaphorically to describe a competitive event.
The final match was a battle of wits between the two chess champions.
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The myth behind the...
The ox came in second, with the powerful tiger right behind him. The rabbit, too small to battle the current, nimbly hopped across stones and logs to come in fourth. Next came the dragon, who could have flown directly across, but stopped to help some creatures she had encountered on the way.
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This is Sparta: Fierce...
and so the students spent a great deal of their time learning how to fight. To ensure resilience in battle, boys were encouraged to fight among themselves, and bullying, unlike today, was acceptable. In order to better prepare the boys for the conditions of war, the boys were poorly fed,
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Elon Musk talks Twitter,...
so that was a really strong statement i mean obviously a lot of people who who support you i thought would say you have so much to offer the world on the upside on the vision side don't don't waste your time getting getting distracted by these these battles that bring out negativity
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Attacked by a Lion? PIPE...
-He looks relaxed now. -Yeah. -He looks more relaxed than I feel anyway. -Napoli. For nature's extreme fighters, intimidation is just as important as actual fighting. It's better to scare off a rival than risk death in battle, and believe me, I was definitely feeling intimidated.
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The incredible history...
And as early as the first year of his reign, he began the construction of a massive underground necropolis filled with monuments, artifacts, and an army to accompany him into the next world and continue his rule. This magnificent army is still standing in precise battle formation
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The psychological weight...
so if any of you have a health issue that you need to deal with or a life change you need to deal with i urge you to imagine your healthy future self and start living that life now break your journey down into little battles you can win
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ONE HOUR of Amazing...
for a male there's only really one key lesson to learn in his life to get to the top he must become a fighter the battles are so brutal that males need years of training to prepare
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BBC Earth 50 Top Natural...
learn in his life they get to the top he must become a fighter the battles are so brutal that males need years of training to prepare the effort is worth it because a champion
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Top 5 Killer Crocodile...
the current is so strong that the crocodiles can't fight it only a rock stops their struggles the calf too is battling for his life
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The Battle Between Eel...
today in the ocean a life-or-death battle between two extremely capable
Video examples
The myth behind the...
The ox came in second, with the powerful tiger right behind him. The rabbit, too small to battle the current, nimbly hopped across stones and logs to come in fourth. Next came the dragon, who could have flown directly across, but stopped to help some creatures she had encountered on the way.
Video examples
This is Sparta: Fierce...
and so the students spent a great deal of their time learning how to fight. To ensure resilience in battle, boys were encouraged to fight among themselves, and bullying, unlike today, was acceptable. In order to better prepare the boys for the conditions of war, the boys were poorly fed,
Video examples
Elon Musk talks Twitter,...
so that was a really strong statement i mean obviously a lot of people who who support you i thought would say you have so much to offer the world on the upside on the vision side don't don't waste your time getting getting distracted by these these battles that bring out negativity
Video examples
Attacked by a Lion? PIPE...
-He looks relaxed now. -Yeah. -He looks more relaxed than I feel anyway. -Napoli. For nature's extreme fighters, intimidation is just as important as actual fighting. It's better to scare off a rival than risk death in battle, and believe me, I was definitely feeling intimidated.
Video examples
The incredible history...
And as early as the first year of his reign, he began the construction of a massive underground necropolis filled with monuments, artifacts, and an army to accompany him into the next world and continue his rule. This magnificent army is still standing in precise battle formation
Video examples
The psychological weight...
so if any of you have a health issue that you need to deal with or a life change you need to deal with i urge you to imagine your healthy future self and start living that life now break your journey down into little battles you can win
Video examples
ONE HOUR of Amazing...
for a male there's only really one key lesson to learn in his life to get to the top he must become a fighter the battles are so brutal that males need years of training to prepare
Video examples
BBC Earth 50 Top Natural...
learn in his life they get to the top he must become a fighter the battles are so brutal that males need years of training to prepare the effort is worth it because a champion
Video examples
Top 5 Killer Crocodile...
the current is so strong that the crocodiles can't fight it only a rock stops their struggles the calf too is battling for his life
Video examples
The Battle Between Eel...
today in the ocean a life-or-death battle between two extremely capable
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Yehuda Berg
American Clergyman
At any given moment, it's not about where we are supposed to be. It's about what work, which relationship, what decision I take. Every moment counts. Every decision counts. And if we look at our decisions in life as such, we stop battling and start winning.
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e. e. cummings
American Poet
To be nobody but yourself in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you everybody else - means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight; and never stop fighting.
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Caroline Flack
English Celebrity
Everyone is battling something emotional behind closed doors - that's life.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Scottish Writer
Marriage is like life - it is a field of battle, not a bed of roses.
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Fat Joe
American Musician
I could battle rap forever, but it's a joke to me.
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Bob Christo
Australian Actor
I lived a full life but I had to battle my demons.
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Jerry Moran
American Politician
This battle for global talent is so important.
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Graham Elliot
American Chef
Weight is something I've battled all my life.
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Fernandinho
Brazilian Athlete
To be able to battle is very important.
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Plautus
Roman Playwright
Courage in danger is half the battle.
Quote examples
Yehuda Berg
American Clergyman
At any given moment, it's not about where we are supposed to be. It's about what work, which relationship, what decision I take. Every moment counts. Every decision counts. And if we look at our decisions in life as such, we stop battling and start winning.
Quote examples
e. e. cummings
American Poet
To be nobody but yourself in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you everybody else - means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight; and never stop fighting.
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Caroline Flack
English Celebrity
Everyone is battling something emotional behind closed doors - that's life.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Scottish Writer
Marriage is like life - it is a field of battle, not a bed of roses.
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Fat Joe
American Musician
I could battle rap forever, but it's a joke to me.
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Bob Christo
Australian Actor
I lived a full life but I had to battle my demons.
Quote examples
Jerry Moran
American Politician
This battle for global talent is so important.
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Graham Elliot
American Chef
Weight is something I've battled all my life.
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Fernandinho
Brazilian Athlete
To be able to battle is very important.
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Plautus
Roman Playwright
Courage in danger is half the battle.
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