in battle

phrase

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

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On the night before the battle, Katz gathered fellow soldiers around him and taught them Maimonides’ laws governing the conduct of Jewish soldiers in battle, the yeshiva said on its website. Deborah Danan, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026 The centerpiece of the latter is a ride featuring many of the Avengers in battle across the multiverse with King Thanos. Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026 The communication drills are intended to encourage first-line fighters to be more self-reliant and effective in battle, experts say. ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026 Murashige, who has killed many men in battle, no longer has much use for that glory. Justin Chang, New Yorker, 30 July 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 Aug. 2026.

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