battle line
noun
1
: a line along which a battle is fought
2
: a line defining the positions of opposing groups in a conflict or controversy
—usually used in plural
battle lines were drawn over economic policies
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The battle lines for the Senate GOP leader race are finally in sharp focus, and Texas Sen. John Cornyn is emerging as a key player.
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Stef W. Kight, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
Their place, too, would be spelled out in the new Syria, along with at least the outline of an international security effort to police former battle lines and vulnerable areas.
—Edward P. Joseph, Foreign Affairs, 29 Sep. 2015
In both the film and Pynchon’s novel, battle lines are drawn early.
—Chris Stanton, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2024
The dock workers' strike demonstrates the risks of drawing battle lines and forcing short-term agendas.
—Ethan Karp, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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Stef W. Kight, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
Their place, too, would be spelled out in the new Syria, along with at least the outline of an international security effort to police former battle lines and vulnerable areas.
—Edward P. Joseph, Foreign Affairs, 29 Sep. 2015
In both the film and Pynchon’s novel, battle lines are drawn early.
—Chris Stanton, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2024
The dock workers' strike demonstrates the risks of drawing battle lines and forcing short-term agendas.
—Ethan Karp, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for battle line
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“Battle line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/battle%20line. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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