fight for

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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Want to watch the back-to-back World Series Champion Dodgers fight for their lives tomorrow? — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026 In England, Schleinzer notes, one woman rose to a senior officer’s rank and fought for the British Empire. — Katherine Brodsky, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026 District 5 deserves someone who will listen, address neighborhood concerns and fight for a stronger future for Hollywood. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026 Before Obsession, Navarrette was just one of countless young actresses fighting for a shot in Hollywood. — Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026 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 19 Oct. 2026.

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