as in to mobilize
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Recent Examples of embattle
Instead of a victory lap, the next three years were a slow and embattled process to craft a more serious follow-up, at a time when most artists were expected to release a new LP or two every year.
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Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 2 June 2023
Charges for Santos: NBC News’ Justice reporters confirmed that embattled New York Republican Rep. George Santos faces federal charges and will make his first court appearance Wednesday afternoon.
—Chuck Todd, NBC News, 10 May 2023
Ten months after being cited for shoplifting at the local Fred Meyer, embattled Brookings City Manager Janell Howard is on her way out of office.
—Catalina Gaitan, oregonlive, 10 May 2023
Roy McGrath, embattled Hogan aide who evaded trial last month, dies after being found by authorities Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin wins re-election, prevails over Republican Tony Campbell, independent Neal Simon Advertisement Sun Insider • May 01, 2023 at 12:47 pm Not seeing the entry form?
—Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2023
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Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 2 June 2023
Charges for Santos: NBC News’ Justice reporters confirmed that embattled New York Republican Rep. George Santos faces federal charges and will make his first court appearance Wednesday afternoon.
—Chuck Todd, NBC News, 10 May 2023
Ten months after being cited for shoplifting at the local Fred Meyer, embattled Brookings City Manager Janell Howard is on her way out of office.
—Catalina Gaitan, oregonlive, 10 May 2023
Roy McGrath, embattled Hogan aide who evaded trial last month, dies after being found by authorities Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin wins re-election, prevails over Republican Tony Campbell, independent Neal Simon Advertisement Sun Insider • May 01, 2023 at 12:47 pm Not seeing the entry form?
—Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embattle
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Trump, over the past week, federalized 4,000 members of the California Guard and mobilized another approximately 700 U.S. Marines to respond to protests in Los Angeles against federal immigration enforcement actions in that city.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
13 June 2025
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But that tension still pales in comparison with California and Texas, where National Guard troops have mobilized at the direction of Trump and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
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With his speed and pass-catching skills, Loveland should quickly become a go-to weapon for Caleb Williams. Day 3 pick who could surprise: Luke Newman, G, Michigan State Jonah Jackson played in only four games last season, because of injuries.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Challengers of the rule, which included gun manufacturers and individual gun owners, contended the 1968 Gun Control Act didn't apply to weapon parts kits and that the administrative action was an overreach.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2025
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There’s no limit to human advance, particularly as production is spread across a soaring number of hands, machines, and thought that’s mechanized.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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As astronomy further mechanized and photography proliferated, the Leviathan became less useful.—
Danny Robb,
JSTOR Daily,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Embattle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embattle. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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