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

Franny Drumm yelled from the front of the battle line.

From Washington Post • Jan. 3, 2022

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 trees stood shoulder to shoulder, like men in a battle line, all cloaked in white.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin