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Recent Examples of battle line
The battle lines seem to be forming along industry and geography.
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Tom Dotan, Vanity Fair, 23 Feb. 2026
The showdown over the future of the Colorado The battle lines have largely been the same for months, with the three lower basin states in one camp and four upper basin states in the other.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 13 Feb. 2026
The key battle line however, was Greene's campaigning for the adminstration to release the entirety of ‘Epstein files'.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 28 Dec. 2025
Modern Naval planners forget that, for small ships, the transit to the World War II battle line was usually an awkward and often grinding mix of travel.
—Craig Hooper, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Tom Dotan, Vanity Fair, 23 Feb. 2026
The showdown over the future of the Colorado The battle lines have largely been the same for months, with the three lower basin states in one camp and four upper basin states in the other.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 13 Feb. 2026
The key battle line however, was Greene's campaigning for the adminstration to release the entirety of ‘Epstein files'.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 28 Dec. 2025
Modern Naval planners forget that, for small ships, the transit to the World War II battle line was usually an awkward and often grinding mix of travel.
—Craig Hooper, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for battle line
Noun
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Havertz might be preferred at No 9 given the technical level of Arsenal’s opposition, as well as PSG’s pressing capabilities, which might require longer passes into the front line to circumnavigate.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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The facility now sits around 30 miles from the closest portion of the front line.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
Noun
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The Knicks are back out in front, as Jalen Brunson is balling despite hobbling after hurting his right knee and left ankle.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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Those seeking a real meal with cutlery should head to the front and put their name down for a pie at Daroco.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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