Phrases with «ensuing battle»

The phrase "ensuing battle" means the fight or conflict that happens after a particular event or situation. Full definition

His squadron was virtually destroyed in the ensuing battle — four cruisers were sunk, and two were captured and scuttled. (businessinsider.com)
(The CEO had tried to lengthen the work week without full compensation and lost the ensuing battle.) (fortune.com)
Neller likened the ensuing battle to a popular violent medieval - era fantasy book series that spawned an HBO show. (businessinsider.com)
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