fight for
phrasal verb
fought for; fighting for; fights for
1
: to fight in support of (something)
young soldiers fighting for their country
This is a cause that's worth fighting for.
2
: to fight or struggle to get, keep, or achieve (something)
The team is fighting for a spot in the play-offs.
The two armies fought all night for control of the fort.
They had to fight for survival.
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If the Pacers do opt to keep three centers, then Bradley could be fighting for his roster spot in training camp.
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Tony East, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
For the White family, the fight for inclusivity is far from complete.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Its narrative offers much for readers to discuss in terms of utopian vision, identifying oppression, and fighting for liberation.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 10 Sep. 2025
Secondly, Putin is now engaged in a war that began as a weeks-long bid to swiftly overwhelm a weak neighbor, but that has now morphed into a fight for the survival of his worldview, likely his regime, and possibly himself.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
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Tony East, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
For the White family, the fight for inclusivity is far from complete.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Its narrative offers much for readers to discuss in terms of utopian vision, identifying oppression, and fighting for liberation.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 10 Sep. 2025
Secondly, Putin is now engaged in a war that began as a weeks-long bid to swiftly overwhelm a weak neighbor, but that has now morphed into a fight for the survival of his worldview, likely his regime, and possibly himself.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Fight for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fight%20for. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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