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life or death struggle

NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. life or death struggle
2. mortal combat

This noun describes a fierce, desperate battle or struggle, literally a "fight to the death." It conveys an intense, life-or-death confrontation and can be used both literally in combat situations and figuratively for an extremely hard-fought competition.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Even in defeat, it was a struggle fought with everything on the line.

Sentence 2

I laughed and said "You're kidding," but it really was one grueling battle after another.

Sentence 3

She warned upfront, "This negotiation is going to be a fight to the finish."

Sentence 4

What kind of resolve does it take to face a life-or-death struggle like that?

Sentence 5

The reporting team relayed that "it's been one desperate fight after another on the ground."