Meaning of running battle | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A fight that moves, with attacks occurring in various places.
2. A conflict that continues over a long period of time, usually with periodic eruptions of fighting.

Examples

“A ferocious running battle now developed between the Heinkels and their escort and the Spitfires and Hurricanes of 72, 605, 41 and 79 Squadrons.”

“But that's a running battle down Rossville Street!”

“At the battle of Oriskany on August 6, 1777, Native American forces sprang their ambush on passing militia too soon, resulting in a ferocious running battle through surrounding woodland.”

“Not only did they not get⟳ on, but they also had a constant running battle which had become⟳ increasingly bitter over time.”

“I have⟳ fought a running battle with medicine for much of my career. I have⟳ wanted to leave⟳ it for poetry.”

“Prue delivers herself of a capsule account of her running battle with the barons of Big Pharma.”

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