do battle
Example Sentences
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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
That means Ospreys and Scarlets could be set to do battle for WRU funding and the licence in the west.
From BBC • Nov. 9, 2025
Through a spokesperson, Cook was unequivocal in her response and suggested she was ready to do battle.
From Salon • Aug. 26, 2025
Cautionary tales of personal transformation jockey with euphoric ones; Oscar-winning legends compete for eyeballs with first-time visionaries; and gladiators do battle with other gladiators.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 6, 2024
He stood waiting, his face sallow, his hands fairly low, proudly and firmly waiting for the assault, ready to do battle for his lady love.
From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway
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