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battle

noun [C] (ARGUMENT)
 
 
/ˈbæt.l̩/ US  /ˈbæt̬-/

Definition

B2 an argument between two groups or against a situation that a group wants to change: The aid agency continues the battle against ignorance and superstition. The battle for women's rights still goes on.Arguments and disagreements
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