in battle

phrase

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

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Murashige, who has killed many men in battle, no longer has much use for that glory. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 30 July 2026 At Saul's request, the witch summons what appears to be the spirit of the deceased prophet Samuel, who foretells Saul's death in battle — raising the question of theodicy, or why an all-powerful God would allow an apparently diabolical act to occur. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026 Over the course of his two terms, Trump has frequently treated the military as a political prop and shown little respect for those killed or wounded in battle. — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 27 July 2026 The offense is going to be balanced and explosive with quarterback Jaden Jefferson the trigger man and Quentin Hale his partner in battle. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026 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 5 Aug. 2026.

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