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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Ellen Pompeo fought for pay parity on Grey’s Anatomy to match her co-star Patrick Dempsey‘s salary.
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Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2025
Meet 15 Freedom Fighters nominated by their communities, whose remarkable contributions and tireless efforts are fighting for the future of our democracy.
—Essence, 19 Mar. 2025
During his run with the 145-pound belt, Volkanovski twice fought for the UFC lightweight belt, losing to Islam Makhachev in February and October 2023.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
On the next channel, young people were fighting for their lives.
—Bob Minzesheimer, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
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Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2025
Meet 15 Freedom Fighters nominated by their communities, whose remarkable contributions and tireless efforts are fighting for the future of our democracy.
—Essence, 19 Mar. 2025
During his run with the 145-pound belt, Volkanovski twice fought for the UFC lightweight belt, losing to Islam Makhachev in February and October 2023.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
On the next channel, young people were fighting for their lives.
—Bob Minzesheimer, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fight for
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“Fight for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fight%20for. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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