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.
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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
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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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