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battle against

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battle against someone or something 
1. Lit. to wage a fight against someone or something; to attempt to defeat someone or something. The army battled against the enemy until both sides were exhausted.
2. Fig. to struggle with someone or something. We are battling against the ancient enemies of ignorance and hatred. I am tired of battling against Karen.
See also: against, battle


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Trevor Neilson, Pitt's political and philanthropic adviser, told The Associated Press that Pitt was surprised that his colleagues in the entertainment industry had not donated more money to support the battle against Proposition 8.
The battle against global warming and unexpected and unplanned sequelae has put enormous pressures on the poor.
The raid was part of the Mugabe regime's violent battle against religious and civic organizations and supporters of the political opposition.
 
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