line of battle
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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They said the troops were moving with Syrian rebel forces as they headed toward Raqqa, and that it’s possible they were closer to the front line of battle than they had been before.
From Washington Times • May 27, 2016
They said the troops were moving with Syrian rebel forces as they headed toward Raqqa, and that it's possible they were closer to the front line of battle than they had been before.
From US News • May 27, 2016
By 10 p.m. the vessels had tightened to a line of battle.
From Time Magazine Archive
On the yardarm of the flagship, the enormous battle cruiser Hood, appeared a flag signal for the squadron to form single line of battle.
From Time Magazine Archive
The galleys of the first line of battle obscured his vision, so Davos paced the deck searching for a better view.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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