battleground
Americannoun
plural
battlegrounds-
the area where a battle is fought in a war; battlefield.
-
a subject of discourse or area of activity characterized by much conflict.
Other Word Forms
- battlegrounding noun
- non-battleground noun
Example Sentences
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If Washington ultimately decides to target it, Kharg Island could move from being Iran’s oil lifeline to the central battleground of the economic war now unfolding in the Gulf.
From Barron's
Before that, it was considered a "battleground of Europe", with foreign powers repeatedly exploiting its territories.
From BBC
In a state of the nation address to parliament, the Argentine leader said "the South Atlantic is the strategic battleground of the coming decades," arguing Argentina must be a "player" in the region.
From Barron's
The potential last seat in the Dodgers’ starting staff remains a battleground.
From Los Angeles Times
Nevada, the country’s gambling capital, has emerged as a key battleground.
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