fight for

verb

fought for; fighting for; fights for
1
: to fight in support of (something)
young soldiers fighting for their country
This is a cause that's worth fighting for.
2
: to fight or struggle to get, keep, or achieve (something)
The team is fighting for a spot in the play-offs.
The two armies fought all night for control of the fort.
They had to fight for survival.

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But Moody, a former Florida attorney general, secured the nomination, billing herself as a fifth-generation Floridian with a track record of backing law enforcement and fighting for safer communities. — Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 The fist pumps in front of the Holmesdale Road end after victories reflected his willingness to fight for the team and leave everything on the pitch. — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026 Email inboxes are crowded with dozens of emails fighting for just five seconds of attention. — Phil Portman, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Grant’s injury hasn’t been disclosed but Hafley said Grant, the 2025 first-round pick who is fighting for a startung job, won’t practice this week. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fight for

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