battling
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1 fighting an opponent (v.) B2 Upper Intermediatefighting against an enemy or a competitor in a war or a game.
engaging in physical or competitive combat with an adversary.
ExampleThe two teams were battling for the championship title in the final minutes.
ExampleThe infantry spent the entire afternoon battling for control of the ridge, facing heavy resistance from entrenched positions.
UsageOften used with the preposition 'for' to indicate the goal or 'against' to indicate the opponent.
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2 struggling with a problem (v.) B2 Upper Intermediatetrying very hard to deal with a difficult situation, like an illness or a bad habit.
striving to overcome a persistent difficulty, internal conflict, or medical condition.
ExampleShe has been battling a cold all week but still went to work.
ExampleThe local government is currently battling a significant budget deficit while trying to maintain essential public services.
UsageCan be used transitively with the problem as a direct object, or with 'against' or 'with'.
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3 the act of fighting (n.) B2 Upper Intermediatethe activity of fighting or struggling.
the process or instance of engaging in combat or a difficult struggle.
ExampleAfter years of battling, the two companies finally agreed to a merger.
ExampleThe constant battling between the political factions has led to a complete stalemate in the legislature.