battle cry
Example Sentences
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That includes two songs for Egmont’s love, Klärchen, four entr’actes, a melodrama for Egmont as he approaches his execution and, powerfully as only Beethoven can, a battle cry.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026
"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
About a year ago, “We won’t go back” became a battle cry, and look how that turned out.
From Salon • Apr. 8, 2025
In today’s real-world context, Mr. Kerry’s battle cry is silly and self-destructive.
From Washington Times • Dec. 26, 2023
They reached the rubble pile as Ivan let loose a battle cry and ran at the creature, sword raised.
From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack
