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battle line

noun

Definition of battle line

as in front line

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Recent Examples of battle line The battle lines seem to be forming along industry and geography. — Tom Dotan, Vanity Fair, 23 Feb. 2026 But on the eve of what should be contentious labor negotiations, Manfred’s public pitch, and the vocal support of one of the game’s marquee clubs, is an indication that the battle lines are already being drawn. — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2026 The key battle line however, was Greene's campaigning for the adminstration to release the entirety of ‘Epstein files'. — Callum Sutherland, Time, 28 Dec. 2025 Modern Naval planners forget that, for small ships, the transit to the World War II battle line was usually an awkward and often grinding mix of travel. — Craig Hooper, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for battle line

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The former defense minister acknowledged the difficulties of holding a vote during the war, including how to ensure soldiers, people who live near the front line and Ukrainians who fled the war can cast their ballots.

— CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Juancarlos Payano anchors the defensive front line, while standout defensive backs Evan Sorkness and Solomon are also back, along with linebacker Davin Scott.

— Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026

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The tension between them comes to a head after the two arrive in Nebraska and begin investigating a school shooting that Hal believes is a front for aliens.

— Matt Minton, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026
Johnson played on the edge in three-man fronts, a shift from how his career started as the final pick in the 2023 draft.

— Nate Atkins, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026

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