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.
Examples of fight for in a Sentence
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Given these laws, many LGBT supporters viewed the decision as a massive win in the fight for equality in the country.
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Washington Examiner Staff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 July 2024
In just nine episodes, Gilbert King and Kelsey Decker re-examine Leo’s fight for justice and uncover new evidence that links Scott to a string of murders.
—Clarissa Schmidt, Vogue, 17 July 2024
Two men fought for jobs in a mill.50 years later, the nation is still divided.
—Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 17 July 2024
Equity also wants to tackle high upfront fees charged by casting directories, to ensure public subsidy only supports work on decent union terms, and to fight for better rights in the video game and TV commercials sector.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 July 2024
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Washington Examiner Staff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 July 2024
In just nine episodes, Gilbert King and Kelsey Decker re-examine Leo’s fight for justice and uncover new evidence that links Scott to a string of murders.
—Clarissa Schmidt, Vogue, 17 July 2024
Two men fought for jobs in a mill.50 years later, the nation is still divided.
—Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 17 July 2024
Equity also wants to tackle high upfront fees charged by casting directories, to ensure public subsidy only supports work on decent union terms, and to fight for better rights in the video game and TV commercials sector.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 July 2024
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“Fight for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fight%20for. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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