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Recent Examples of Synonyms for battle lines
Noun
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The goal is not to replace soldiers on the front lines, but to eliminate the burdens, risks, and drudgery of military upkeep.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026 -
His incorrect assertion that NATO allies had not served on Afghanistan's front lines, later walked back, reinforced a broader perception that times and realities had shifted.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Fresh coffee grounds can help absorb unwanted odors.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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The federal investigators encountered puddles of crude oil on the facility grounds, as well as caustic fumes emanating from the facility, resulting in violations for air quality and other environmental infractions.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Battle lines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/battle%20lines. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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