battle

[ˈbætl]

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.