fight for

phrasal verb14 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.3

to struggle desperately to stay alive, especially when seriously ill or injured

to struggle to continue to live or exist in difficult circumstances

to struggle to gain or keep a legal or moral entitlement

to struggle to achieve equal rights and opportunities for all people

to struggle to establish or preserve democratic principles

to support and struggle for a particular belief, aim, or principle

to struggle for freedom from oppression or authoritarian control

to engage in a legal battle for the right to care for a child

to legally pursue payment for loss, injury, or suffering

to struggle to be superior to all others in power, authority, or status

to defend one's reputation, integrity, or principles

to compete or battle for the monarchy or the highest position of power

to compete for physical room or area, e.g., in a crowded place

to struggle to breathe, often in a panicked or desperate way