tide of battle

collocation in English

meaningsoftideandbattle

These words are often used together. Click on the links below to explore the meanings. Or,see other collocations withtide.
tide
noun
uk
/taɪd/us
/taɪd/
the rise and fall of the sea that happens twice ...
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battle
noun[C]
uk
/ˈbæt.əl/us
/ˈbæt̬.əl/
a fight between ...
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(Definition oftideandbattlefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesoftide of battle

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Thetideofbattlehas ebbed and flowed with varying success to either side.
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But when thetideofbattlehas turned, the moment may come when they can rebel.
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We have heard about thetideofbattleebbing and flowing.
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If thetideofbattlehas not turned definitely in our favour, it has certainly not turned against us.
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This action turned thetideofbattleto the government's favor.
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He smiles as his troops turn thetideofbattle.
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Thetideofbattleturned a few times, but the samurai won in the end.
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Defenders turned thetideofbattlewith weakening enemy attacks (debuffs) and ally-strengthening (buffs).
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Spacecraft can turn thetideofbattle, especially when used in conjunction with one another.
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Rubio's singularly heroic act turned thetideofbattle, and his extraordinary leadership and valor were a magnificent inspiration to his men.
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She is known to cause fear and confusion among soldiers to move thetideofbattleto her favoured side.
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One key feature is that if one character has little health remaining, he or she will be able to perform a desperation move to turn thetideofbattle.
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Lancelot arrives unexpectedly and turns thetideofbattle, later collapsing from his old, self-inflicted wound, which had never healed.
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Inferno is seen battling multiple opponents at once and actually tipping the tides of battle.
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Time limits can also be altered to fit your needs, also special tactics can be used to turn the tides of battle.
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