in battle

idiom

: while fighting in a war
the brave warriors who died/fell in battle

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In the book, the CSS Birmingham is an old battleship manned by dead Confederate soldiers, but the show updates that problematic depiction by expanding the crew to all armies that have been defeated in battle and owe a debt of service to Ares. EW.com, 22 July 2025 Trump scores major win against Newsom in battle for National Guard control MAJOR HEADLINES CLOSE CALL – New footage reveals shocking moments from Trump assassination attempt. FOXNews.com, 20 June 2025 Napoleon, however, wore his in battle with the wings parallel to his shoulders. Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025 Jason Momoa is back in battle — this time for a passion project years in the making. Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for in battle

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“In battle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20battle. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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