in battle

idiom

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

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For his bravery in battle, he was given the Medal of Honor, the US military’s highest award for valor. Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 11 Dec. 2025 It was used, for example, in the form of banners to honor the gods, to commemorate success in battle, to threaten an enemy, and to sing the praises of a king. Literary Hub, 8 Dec. 2025 Hegseth did not note that Kelly has earned valor devices on several of the medals shown in the photo which indicate that they were awarded for valor or heroism in battle. Megan Forrester, ABC News, 25 Nov. 2025 At Bucha's military cemetery, Vira Katanenko, 66, visited the grave of her son Andrii, who was killed in battle in the Donetsk region last year. Arkansas Online, 24 Nov. 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 17 Dec. 2025.

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