battle

Definition:
1. A fight between armies, ships or planes, especially during a war; a violent fight between groups of people.
2. A competition, an argument or a struggle between people or groups of people trying to win power or control.
3. A determined effort that somebody makes to solve a difficult problem or succeed in a difficult situation.

Use 'battle' in a sentence:

• 1. A plaque commemorates the battle.
• 2. Long, long ago a battle was fought here.
• 3. He met his end at the Battle of Waterloo.
• 4. I had to battle hard just to stay afloat.
• 5. The outcome of the battle was indecisive.
• 6. The heroic leader charged into battle, ready to smite the enemy.
• 7. This is a doubtful battle.
• 8. The battle for third place was intense.
• 9. I wouldn't get involved ─ he's old enough to fight his own battles.
• 10. They thought they had been victorious in battle because God had willed it.
• 11. The town was captured after a fierce battle with rebels.
• 12. The parents were locked in a bitter battle for custody.
• 13. The newspaper article was the opening salvo in what proved to be a long battle.
• 14. Those involved are steeling themselves for the coming battle.
• 15. "It's been a battle from day one," Burrell said.
• 16. They fought a long battle against prejudice and ignorance.
• 17. He stared into the dark void where the battle had been fought.
• 18. They are bracing themselves for a long legal battle.
• 19. The demonstration escalated into a pitched battle with the police.
• 20. She has fought a constant battle with her weight.
• 21. A much bigger battle is ahead for the president.
• 22. The game was a long battle of wits.
• 23. Messengers brought news that the battle had been lost.
• 24. He battled cancer for four years.
• 25. She's still battling with a knee injury.
• 26. The battle of the sexes also took a new twist.
• 27. Members of the English Civil War Society will re-enact the battle.
• 28. Doctors were fighting a desperate battle to save the little girl's life.
• 29. For years he had fought a running battle with the authorities over the land.
• 30. The sides must battle again for a quarter-final place on December 16.
• 31. There are also indications that a major tank battle may be shaping up for tonight.
• 32. Local residents have joined battle with the council over the lack of parking facilities.
• 33. The two sides will battle it out in the final next week.
• 34. Both teams battled hard.
• 35. Each stage of the battle was carried off flawlessly.
• 36. She finally won the legal battle for compensation.
• 37. She won the admiration of many people in her battle against cancer.
• 38. The procession included a tableau of the Battle of Hastings.
• 39. After losing this decisive battle, the general was forced to concede.
• 40. We have no contemporary account of the battle.
• 41. The battle had reached a crucial juncture.
• 42. The troops prepared themselves to go into battle.
• 43. He walks with a stick but still leads his soldiers into battle.
• 44. I'm bored by history ─ dates and battles and all that stuff.
• 45. She gallantly battled on alone.
• 46. The two leaders are battling for control of the government.