in battle

phrase

: while fighting in a war
the brave warriors who died/fell in battle

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But resentment has grown as hundreds of young soldiers have been killed in battle and tens of thousands have been pulled away from families and careers for reserve duty. — Josef Federman, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026 The shirt, likely made in India around five hundred years ago, was intended to protect its wearer in battle—or in childbirth. — Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026 Identities are revealed only when two pieces collide in battle—the weaker one is removed, and the identity of the winner is revealed. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 1 Oct. 2026 When the band competed for a spot at Louder than Life 2026, it was eliminated in battle by two votes, Abyss said. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in battle

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“In battle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20battle. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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