in battle

idiom

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

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This historic building will change as a popular corner of downtown Boise gets a makeover January 26, 2025 4:00 AM Read Next Business Growing Boise area could add almost 200 homes in battle over density. Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 1 Feb. 2025 Popular on Variety The mock towns were constructed by the military and widely used during the Iraq War, which began in 2003 and lasted eight years, to help soldiers acclimate to life in battle. Matt Donnelly, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025 Chappelle then compared fame to storming the beaches of Normandy during World War II and losing fellow soldiers in battle. Bailey Richards, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025 Elden Ring requires the player to make very careful and deliberate decisions about which attributes to upgrade, or armor to wear, as a single heavy piece will cause a player to slow down during a crucial moment in battle. Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 14 Jan. 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 13 Feb. 2025.

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