battle line
noun
1
: a line along which a battle is fought
2
: a line defining the positions of opposing groups in a conflict or controversy
—usually used in plural
battle lines were drawn over economic policies
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The dock workers' strike demonstrates the risks of drawing battle lines and forcing short-term agendas.
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Ethan Karp, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
After months of city meetings capped by one held outdoors in a snowstorm, the battle lines were drawn in one of metro Detroit's most upscale neighborhoods.
—Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 20 Feb. 2024
Maps of Ukraine counteroffensive and Russian defenses show advances, battle lines
From 2022: Fighting rages around Europe's biggest nuclear power plant
Contributing: Tom Vanden Brook, Carlie Procell, USA TODAY.
—Shawn J. Sullivan, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2024
The virtual battle lines, meanwhile, only became more firmly entrenched.
—P. W. Singer, Foreign Affairs, 5 Dec. 2023
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Ethan Karp, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
After months of city meetings capped by one held outdoors in a snowstorm, the battle lines were drawn in one of metro Detroit's most upscale neighborhoods.
—Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 20 Feb. 2024
Maps of Ukraine counteroffensive and Russian defenses show advances, battle lines
From 2022: Fighting rages around Europe's biggest nuclear power plant
Contributing: Tom Vanden Brook, Carlie Procell, USA TODAY.
—Shawn J. Sullivan, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2024
The virtual battle lines, meanwhile, only became more firmly entrenched.
—P. W. Singer, Foreign Affairs, 5 Dec. 2023
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“Battle line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/battle%20line. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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