fight for
phrasal verb
fought for; fighting for; fights for
1
: to fight in support of (something)
young soldiers fighting for their country
This is a cause that's worth fighting for.
2
: 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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The fight for justice is far from over, but as Gisèle has shown, the first step is refusing to be silenced.
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Chloe Laws, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2024
Assad’s fall has dealt it a painful blow after Russia fought for nine years to prop him up in the country’s civil war.
—Vladimir Isachenkov, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
With access to those who fought for his freedom and the people at the heart of the anti-apartheid movement, including some of the world’s biggest music stars, along with hours of previously unseen material, the three-part series will cover some serious ground.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
Whether or not equality becomes enshrined into the U.S. Constitution before January 20th, the ongoing fight for equality will undoubtedly persist.
—Amy Shoenthal, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Chloe Laws, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2024
Assad’s fall has dealt it a painful blow after Russia fought for nine years to prop him up in the country’s civil war.
—Vladimir Isachenkov, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
With access to those who fought for his freedom and the people at the heart of the anti-apartheid movement, including some of the world’s biggest music stars, along with hours of previously unseen material, the three-part series will cover some serious ground.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
Whether or not equality becomes enshrined into the U.S. Constitution before January 20th, the ongoing fight for equality will undoubtedly persist.
—Amy Shoenthal, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Fight for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fight%20for. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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