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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Throw in the tariffs on goods from the European Union, and the result is a wine industry fighting for its life. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 4 July 2025 For her part, Thomas rarely speaks publicly and has instead chosen to fight for her right to play out in the courts. Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 4 July 2025 The club could decide to stand pat and continue fighting for a postseason spot. Kansas City Star, 4 July 2025 Latimer was also among several of the 36 women who spent the season fighting for fair compensation. Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 3 July 2025 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 8 Jul. 2025.

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