give battle

Examples (10)

• Charles V refused to give battle.
• The general, assessing the enemy's weakness, finally decided to give battle.
• Outnumbered but defiant, the small garrison prepared to give battle to the besieging army.
• The fleet was ordered to give battle as soon as the enemy ships were sighted.
• It would be unwise to give battle on this terrain where their cavalry has the advantage.
• The ancient texts describe how the brave warriors would give battle at dawn.
• If we don't give battle now, we risk losing the support of our allies.
• The king was advised against giving battle until reinforcements arrived.
• The opposing forces moved into position, each waiting for the other to give battle.
• The invaders were surprised when the villagers armed themselves and gave battle.