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Recent Examples of battle line
Their ambitious plan envisions a ceasefire along current battle lines, delaying Ukraine's NATO membership indefinitely, and equipping Ukraine with substantial military support to enforce peace.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
But a push by dealers in New Jersey to delay implementation of the rules shows the battle lines over these mandates.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
The battle lines were drawn when Fox announced that in its second season, The Simpsons would move from 8 p.m. ET on Sunday night to 8 p.m. Thursday, going head to head with consistent ratings leader The Cosby Show on NBC.
—Darryn King, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
The battle lines over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and the ethics of the health care industry, are receiving additional scrutiny from Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D), the most high-profile politician yet to weigh in on the matter.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 10 Dec. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
But a push by dealers in New Jersey to delay implementation of the rules shows the battle lines over these mandates.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
The battle lines were drawn when Fox announced that in its second season, The Simpsons would move from 8 p.m. ET on Sunday night to 8 p.m. Thursday, going head to head with consistent ratings leader The Cosby Show on NBC.
—Darryn King, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
The battle lines over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and the ethics of the health care industry, are receiving additional scrutiny from Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D), the most high-profile politician yet to weigh in on the matter.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Battle line.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/battle%20line. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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