fight for

phrasal verb

fought for; fighting for; fights for

: to fight in support of (something)

young soldiers fighting for their country

This is a cause that's worth fighting for.

: to fight or struggle to get, keep, or achieve (something)

The team is fighting for a spot in the play-offs.

The two armies fought all night for control of the fort.

They had to fight for survival.

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In the series, following the Norman invasion of England, Rob (Patten) – a Saxon forester’s son – and Marian, the daughter of a Norman lord – fall in love and work together to fight for justice and freedom. —

Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2025 The outlet added that 20 pet advocates appeared in a Skokie courtroom three weeks ago to fight for Betty’s justice. —

Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025 Local artists and activists want to shine a light on an activist who fought for civil rights in San Jose. —

Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2025 The two had once fought for control of OpenAI, and are still battling it out in court. —

Cecilia Kang, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for fight for