battle cry
Example Sentences
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"You have no idea the fire that you have ignited within this wife, the cries of this widow will echo around the world like a battle cry," she said.
From BBC • Sep. 13, 2025
The first line of “Hard Headed Woman,” the new record from Margo Price, begins with a battle cry.
From Salon • Sep. 2, 2025
“Splitsville” lands at a moment when every comedy released to theaters feels like a battle cry, an attempt to defend audiences’ rights to have a good time at the movies.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 22, 2025
In today’s real-world context, Mr. Kerry’s battle cry is silly and self-destructive.
From Washington Times • Dec. 26, 2023
African nationalism was our battle cry, and our creed was the creation of one nation out of many tribes, the overthrow of white supremacy, and the establishment of a truly democratic form of government.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
