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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Then again, some of the timely real-world references (like the suffrage movement and the fight for workers’ rights) that made the last two films feel so vital are missed here. — Tomris Laffly, Variety, 30 June 2026 The marker commemorates those who fought for independence in the Revolutionary War. — Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026 While many observers feared a tech industry slow-down, both major tech leaders and smaller or emerging players continued to grow through AI adoption and expansion, fighting for prominence in the ecosystem. — John M. Bremen, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Morocco’s then-head coach, Walid Regragui, told ESPN this year that Díaz’s ability to run the ball and fight for it through a play is important for the entire team’s morale. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for fight for

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“Fight for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fight%20for. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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