battle lines

noun

plural of battle line
as in front lines

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  1. front lines
  2. grounds
Noun
  • Outcomes are handed down, and impact is created at the front lines.
    — Nimesh Mehta, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Utah has been on the front lines of a battle between states and the federal government over who regulates the markets.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of front lines
Noun
  • Much closer, and visible from Ulum's patio and grounds, is the Looking Glass Arch (just a five-minute walk).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
  • But an extreme marine heat wave and a strong El Niño have pushed Southern California water temperatures closer to those of the turtles’ typical nesting grounds.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
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