heated battle
Frequency: 6.98.8 per million words
describes a battle or competition that is very intense
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- The soldiers were engaged in a heated battle for control of the bridge.
- The two rival teams fought a heated battle on the field, with the game going into overtime.
- The candidates are locked in a heated battle for the last few undecided votes.
- Following the merger, a heated battle for control of the new company ensued.
- Analysts predict a heated battle over the new legislation in the upcoming parliamentary session.
- He fought a heated battle with his conscience before finally telling the truth.
- The final match was a heated battle of wits and reflexes between the world's top players.
- The history books describe a heated battle that raged for days and ultimately decided the war.
- There has been a heated battle between conservationists and developers over the use of the land.
- Despite the heated battle in the courtroom, the lawyers remained professional with each other.