as in to mobilize
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Recent Examples of embattle
Instead of a victory lap, the next three years were a slow and embattled process to craft a more serious follow-up, at a time when most artists were expected to release a new LP or two every year.
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Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 2 June 2023
Charges for Santos: NBC News’ Justice reporters confirmed that embattled New York Republican Rep. George Santos faces federal charges and will make his first court appearance Wednesday afternoon.
—Chuck Todd, NBC News, 10 May 2023
Ten months after being cited for shoplifting at the local Fred Meyer, embattled Brookings City Manager Janell Howard is on her way out of office.
—Catalina Gaitan, oregonlive, 10 May 2023
Roy McGrath, embattled Hogan aide who evaded trial last month, dies after being found by authorities Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin wins re-election, prevails over Republican Tony Campbell, independent Neal Simon Advertisement Sun Insider • May 01, 2023 at 12:47 pm Not seeing the entry form?
—Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2023
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Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 2 June 2023
Charges for Santos: NBC News’ Justice reporters confirmed that embattled New York Republican Rep. George Santos faces federal charges and will make his first court appearance Wednesday afternoon.
—Chuck Todd, NBC News, 10 May 2023
Ten months after being cited for shoplifting at the local Fred Meyer, embattled Brookings City Manager Janell Howard is on her way out of office.
—Catalina Gaitan, oregonlive, 10 May 2023
Roy McGrath, embattled Hogan aide who evaded trial last month, dies after being found by authorities Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin wins re-election, prevails over Republican Tony Campbell, independent Neal Simon Advertisement Sun Insider • May 01, 2023 at 12:47 pm Not seeing the entry form?
—Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embattle
Verb
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As word spread, family members and legal advocates quickly mobilized, reaching out to the BOP’s Residential Reentry Managers in hopes of salvaging community placement plans.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The European Union has also drawn up plans to mobilize up to 800 billion euros ($883 billion) to bolster regional security.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Challengers of the rule, which included gun manufacturers and individual gun owners, contended the 1968 Gun Control Act didn't apply to weapon parts kits and that the administrative action was an overreach.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2025
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New England did make one wide receiver addition, bringing in former Buffalo Bills weapon Mack Hollins.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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Enter Bob Born—Sam’s son—who mechanized the process, slashing production time down to just six minutes per Peep.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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The company will provide automation solutions, including helping factories and warehouses mechanize their operations.—
James Powel,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Embattle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embattle. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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