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battle lines

noun

plural of battle line
as in front lines

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  1. front lines
  2. grounds
Noun
  • So a [typical] CEO will spend 30% of their time with their top management team, and less than 5% of the time with the front lines.
    — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • This team is on the front lines when scandals arise, stepping in to manage the messaging, for example by crafting OpenAI’s official response in blog posts and statements.
    — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of front lines
Noun
  • However, reservations are now available for special tours of the castle grounds, starting in October 2026 until April 2027.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The Nathan Hale Homestead has had reports of ghosts roaming its grounds and in the house at night.
    — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026
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“Battle lines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/battle%20lines. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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