Battle
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Historical Events
Often refers to significant or famous historical military engagements. The battle of Gettysburg was a turning point during the American Civil War.
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Physical Combat
Implies physical violence between groups, within the context of military actions. The two armies will battle at dawn.
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Metaphoric Usage
May be used metaphorically to describe a competitive event. The final match was a battle of wits between the two chess champions.