battle

US /ˈbæt̬.əl/
UK /ˈbæt̬.əl/
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a sustained fight between large organized armed forces

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The army won a decisive battle.
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The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the Civil War.
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combatengagementconflictwarfareskirmish
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a long and difficult struggle to achieve something

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She faced a tough battle against cancer.
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The company is in a constant battle for market share.
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strugglefightcontestconflictcampaign
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to fight or struggle against something

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They had to battle strong winds to reach the summit.
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The team will battle for the championship title.
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fightstrugglecontendgrapplewrestle
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half the battlea losing battlerunning battle