battle line

Example Sentences

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"This is coming like a tsunami and we are the first people on the battle line," said Sherry Brown, a background actor.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

The orcas, having identified their target, form a battle line and start charging toward the floe.

From National Geographic • Sep. 13, 2023

The new canal is expected to push the battle line west - just how far depends on energy prices, canal tolls, infrastructure investments, economic growth and other variables.

From Reuters • May 5, 2016

The case reveals yet another battle line for law enforcement and digital privacy advocates over encryption, this time on an Apple computer, not an iPhone.

From New York Times • May 5, 2016

Ad aciemP The zombies responded, pushing through the earthen ghosts to form a battle line.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan