in battle

idiom

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

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Heraldry emerged in the 12th century to identify individuals in battle or tournaments using consistent colours and motifs. Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 10 June 2025 Combat veterans in particular talk about the brotherhood, and sisterhood, formed in battle. John Blake, CNN Money, 26 May 2025 With Yell killed in battle and Borland captured by Mexican forces, Roane tried to defend the regiment's honor. Arkansas Online, 3 May 2025 Diaries, drones … and progress Ukrainian soldiers collected the belongings of some North Korean soldiers killed in battle. Joanna Kakissis, NPR, 16 June 2025 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 4 Jul. 2025.

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