Examples of 'lose a battle' in a sentence

Meaning of "lose a battle"

lose a battle: This phrase means to be defeated or not succeed in a conflict, competition, or struggle. It is commonly used metaphorically to describe a situation where one's efforts or strategies fail to achieve the desired outcome

How to use "lose a battle" in a sentence

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You will be executed if you lose a battle.
It is possible to lose a battle and still win a war.
It is necessary above all things never to lose a battle.
Sometimes you need to lose a battle to win a war.
We are not happy because is like that you lose a battle.
I may lose a battle in the fields.
So do not despair if you lose a battle or two.
Who would lose a battle of wits with a stuffed iguana!
One second is enough to lose a battle.
Lose a battle or two, but do not lose the war.
You made us lose a battle.
Every man at some point in his life is going to lose a battle.
I mean, you can lose a battle and still win the war.
Every man at some point in his life is gonna lose a battle.
However, we never lose a battle without making some major gains in the overall struggle.

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They cut their braids in shame whenever they lose a battle.
Second, they can lose a battle because they lead others into their same sin.
Save your game immediately after you win or lose a battle.
Why did Custer lose a battle that he should have won easily?
They do not make excuses when they lose a battle here and there.
You didn't lose a battle with China you sold your ass to China.
God has never lost a battle and God will never lose a battle.
The Americans did not lose a battle in Vietnam, they just lost the war.
My heart hurts but it 's a fact that we lose a battle.
What though you lose a battle or two?
Life is a tough war, and sometimes you lose a battle.
Look, Flash, I'm not gonna lose a battle against Ock because you want to play sheriff.
He 's remembered as one of the few great generals in history to never lose a battle.
The brother was weak, frail to lose a battle such as this.
But mischief always wins the war . You may lose a battle.
Because sometimes, Mr Santer, you have to lose a battle in order to win the war.
Since the Justice League 's formation months ago, they have yet to lose a battle.
It 's hard to lose a battle.
I understood why Dr. Now that I knew what it was like to lose a battle.
Sometimes we have to ‘ give up ' and lose a battle so we can win the war.
You have no excuse. You made us lose a battle.
And, well, sometimes you have to lose a battle to win a war.
Sometimes it 's advantageous to purposely lose a battle in order to win the war . ".

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