battle cry

Example Sentences

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"You have no idea the fire that you have ignited within this wife, the cries of this widow will echo around the world like a battle cry," she said.

From BBC • Sep. 13, 2025

What was meant to be an insult took less than a minute to become a battle cry.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 16, 2024

In today’s real-world context, Mr. Kerry’s battle cry is silly and self-destructive.

From Washington Times • Dec. 26, 2023

Blue is a University of Michigan color, and “Go Blue!” is a battle cry and common salutation among Wolverine fans.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 1, 2023

Finally, from the edge of the Field of Mars, a battle cry went up.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan