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Recent Examples of battle line
In its aftermath, the battle lines in the struggle for the Democratic Party’s future are clearer than ever.
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Niall Stanage, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2025
Trump is now calling for a freeze of the conflict along the current battle lines, a ceasefire proposal that is backed by Ukraine.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2025
The next year, under U.S. pressure, Khartoum allowed the UN to set up Operation Lifeline Sudan, the first time the UN crossed the battle lines to aid civilians in a rebel zone.
—Alex De Waal, Foreign Affairs, 3 Oct. 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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Niall Stanage, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2025
Trump is now calling for a freeze of the conflict along the current battle lines, a ceasefire proposal that is backed by Ukraine.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2025
The next year, under U.S. pressure, Khartoum allowed the UN to set up Operation Lifeline Sudan, the first time the UN crossed the battle lines to aid civilians in a rebel zone.
—Alex De Waal, Foreign Affairs, 3 Oct. 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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Macron has also spoken of European forces potentially being deployed away from Ukraine’s front lines to help deter future Russian aggression.—
John Leicester,
Fortune,
6 Jan. 2026
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Under Budanov, the GUR expanded its operational footprint, coordinating intelligence, sabotage and special operations aimed at degrading Russian military capabilities far beyond the front lines.—
Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Jan. 2026
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This incredibly lightweight, breathable windbreaker jacket has an adjustable bungee cord collar and waist for a custom fit, as well as two large pockets at the front.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Winds turn gusty behind the front, with northwest gusts up to 25 to 35 mph Sunday evening and overnight.—
Andrew Kozak,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Battle line.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/battle%20line. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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