battle line

noun

Definition of battle linenext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for battle line
  1. front line
  2. front
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  • In August 2024, SpaceX signed another Defense Department contract to expand Starshield usage to 3,000 terminals for the front lines, Bloomberg reported.
    — Aidan Stretch, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • For vulnerable communities in Africa, already living on the front lines of the climate crisis, every fraction of a degree matters.
    — Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of front line
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  • Fifth-year cornerback Jaden Mickey made some big stops, including a pass breakup, while the defensive front produced four sacks for 37 yards and seven tackles for loss.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Tampa Bay still led 4-3 when Rasmussen left the game, but the Rays made too many mistakes to stay in front.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
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