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the verdant hill suddenly turned into a bloody battleground
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The growth of Christianity in Africa has turned the continent into a denominational battleground.
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Rachel Chason, Washington Post, 24 May 2026
Arizona’s shifting battleground politics — shaped by SB1070, Joe Arpaio’s legacy and years of Latino organizing — mean even modest swings in Latino support could decide future statewide and presidential races.
—Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
That national drop could prove crucial in a tight election in swing counties like Maricopa, the largest battleground county in the nation, which encompasses Phoenix and its suburbs.
—Rebecca Santana, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
New York, because of its size and influence, was a key battleground state.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 May 2026
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Rachel Chason, Washington Post, 24 May 2026
Arizona’s shifting battleground politics — shaped by SB1070, Joe Arpaio’s legacy and years of Latino organizing — mean even modest swings in Latino support could decide future statewide and presidential races.
—Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
That national drop could prove crucial in a tight election in swing counties like Maricopa, the largest battleground county in the nation, which encompasses Phoenix and its suburbs.
—Rebecca Santana, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
New York, because of its size and influence, was a key battleground state.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 May 2026
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“Battleground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/battleground. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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battleground
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bat·tle·ground
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