fight for
phrasal verb
fought for; fighting for; fights for
1
: to fight in support of (something)
young soldiers fighting for their country
This is a cause that's worth fighting for.
2
: to fight or struggle to get, keep, or achieve (something)
The team is fighting for a spot in the play-offs.
The two armies fought all night for control of the fort.
They had to fight for survival.
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Before his career in soccer, though, Ronaldo's dad had been enlisted to fight for Portugal in the Angolan War of Independence in the '70s, per ESPN.
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Adam England, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024
This eventually led him to political activism, fighting for representation and creating opportunities in politics and public affairs.
—Sabrina Bodon, Sacramento Bee, 30 May 2024
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Adam England, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024
This eventually led him to political activism, fighting for representation and creating opportunities in politics and public affairs.
—Sabrina Bodon, Sacramento Bee, 30 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for fight for
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“Fight for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fight%20for. Accessed 3 Jun. 2024.
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