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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Both parents and kids will enjoy the relatable themes as a tween with a disability fights for her independence and her parents fight for her rights. —

Jaclyn Greenberg, Parents, 21 Nov. 2024 In a statement, AHF president Michael Weinstein said that the organization would continue to fight for renters. —

Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024 As both sides continue their fight for votes in court, an automatic statewide recount in the contentious Senate race has been underway. —

Barnini Chakraborty, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Nov. 2024 Wong’s enthralling novel is a reminder that every fight for justice is, at heart, a fight for one another. —

Ruth Madievsky, The Atlantic, 20 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fight for