battle · n
battle (PROBLEMS/ILLNESS)
B2 a fight against something that is very difficult, or that is hurting or destroying you
Dictionary examples:
a long battle against cancer (24.5)
battle (ARGUMENT)
C2 when two people or groups compete against each other or have an argument about something
Dictionary examples:
They’re in a battle with their publisher over electronic rights. (63.2)
battle (WAR)
B1 a fight between armed forces in a war
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The battle was decided by a game of rock-paper-scissors. (0.0)
The battle was interrupted when both armies stopped to take selfies. (0.0)
The soldiers prepared for battle by putting on their lucky underwear. (0.0)
the Battle of Gettysburg (3.0)
He was killed in battle. (19.4)