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

Regardless, this “my house, my rules” notion may sound like she is drawing a battle line, but parents control access to their children.

From Washington Post • Jul. 8, 2021

Still he made the garden his battle line.

From New York Times • May 18, 2018

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