heavy fighting

Frequency: 8.518.3 per million words

Fighting that is very intense and involves a large number of people or weapons.

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Examples (10)

  • The city witnessed heavy fighting between government forces and rebels.
  • After three days of heavy fighting, both sides agreed to a ceasefire.
  • Civilians were evacuated from the area due to heavy fighting.
  • The news reported heavy fighting near the border region.
  • Dozens of soldiers were wounded in the heavy fighting.
  • The peace talks were postponed because of renewed heavy fighting.
  • International observers documented the heavy fighting in their report.
  • Humanitarian aid was delayed due to ongoing heavy fighting.
  • The capital experienced its worst heavy fighting in decades.
  • Military leaders tried to prevent further heavy fighting in the region.