decisive battle
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a battle that has a significant effect on the final result of a conflict
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- The Battle of Waterloo was the decisive battle of the Napoleonic Wars.
- The generals are planning what they hope will be the decisive battle to end the war.
- Winning this engagement could prove to be the decisive battle for control of the entire region.
- Historians have long debated which engagement was the truly decisive battle of the revolution.
- The heroes gathered their forces for the decisive battle against the dark lord's army.
- The launch of their new product was the decisive battle for market supremacy.
- The decisive battle was fought in the valley, changing the course of history forever.
- After months of skirmishes, both sides knew that the upcoming confrontation would be the decisive battle.
- He lost his brother in what would later be known as the decisive battle of the campaign.
- The final presidential debate is seen as the decisive battle for the hearts and minds of undecided voters.