in battle

idiom

: while fighting in a war
the brave warriors who died/fell in battle

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What's New Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has alleged that Russian troops are burning the faces of North Korean soldiers that have been killed in battle in a new post on X, formerly known as Twitter. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024 The first submarine used in battle was built here Known as The Turtle and on display at the Connecticut River Museum, the craft was used in battle against the Royal Navy during the Revolutionary War. Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 26 Dec. 2024 When used in battle, they were typically placed on large, wooden tripods and probably fired by two men. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024 His daughter, Meaghan Mobbs, is president of R.T. Weatherman Foundation, a group that has provided aid to civilians and repatriation of the remains of American volunteer fighters killed in battle. Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 28 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in battle 

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“In battle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20battle. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.

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