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battle lines

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plural of battle line

as in front lines

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Their contributors seemed to be fighting on the front lines of a battle for the planet, far from the lofty perch of Washington, DC.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
Military planners increasingly view active counter-drone systems as essential for protecting armored formations near the front lines.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026

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