1. battle
We won the battle.
In the battle of ideas, science defeated conservatism.
Nicholas Biddle began to see that the battle was lost.
A Union army doctor watched the battle from a distance.
You say po-tah-to I say po-tay-to. Rika is just that sort of girl. There's no way to win a battle of words with her.
A sailor frequently has no time to get his sea legs after leaving port before a battle starts.
He shouted at the top of his voice, "This is a battle we cannot lose."
What's more, our first battle is to defeat that dragon!
It seems that much damage was done by yesterday's battle.
The revolutionary government, while raising troops from the masses and fighting a defensive battle, established a republic and executed Louis XVI.
Today's game will be a crucial battle; the result will be decisive.
The army was involved in a number of brilliant actions during the battle.
So began an epic legal battle which the FTC ultimately lost.
Dying in battle was considered the greatest honour for a Viking.
I'm not going to get into a battle of wits with you; I never attack anyone who's unarmed.