in battle

idiom

: while fighting in a war
the brave warriors who died/fell in battle

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Fans worldwide have become obsessed with the story's complex world-building, which features different ranks of slayers and specialized breathing techniques that aid them in battle. Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025 Barham then quoted from past statements made by Siblani regarding Palestinians in battle and martyrs. Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 12 Sep. 2025 Tanks have been a mainstay in battle since the early 20th century. Marco Hernandez, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025 Just like soldiers in battle, this group of boys is forced to bond in order to survive, and there are many times that one contestant is about to give up hope, only to be saved by one of his brothers in arms. Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in battle

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“In battle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20battle. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.

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