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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   plural of battle form-of, plural

Verb

1. 1
   third-person singular simple present indicative of battle form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Synonyms

All synonyms

conflictstruggleactioncontestencounterfight

Example

More examples

"After having fought many hard battles, we were able to bring home the bacon and set up a new government."

Related phrases

pick one's battles

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