do battle
Example Sentences
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We wanted to peel back these contradictory layers — he wants to be pure but he has an egoic need for public glory — and show these things do battle with each other inside him.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
Even though the couple is financially secure—she’s a doctor, he stays home—Xhudo followed with dread the news reports about ever-climbing vehicle prices, and he approached the car-buying process ready to do battle.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 1, 2025
Those with great experience on a subject have little to no ability to do battle with the smug, the young and the inexperienced.
From Salon • Sep. 19, 2025
All courtesies are left on the start line before the boats do battle, colliding repeatedly as they fight for the best line, and often ruining the best-laid plans.
From BBC • Jul. 20, 2024
It was almost as if my father had come to accept that if he were really going to do battle with the Government, he would have to take certain risks.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
