battle cry
a cry or shout of troops in battle.
the phrase or slogan used in any contest or campaign.
Origin of battle cry
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How to use battle cry in a sentence
It has long been a battle cry in conservative circles that Christmas is under siege.
If there was ever a speech that called for a clear battle cry, this was it.
In ISIS Speech, Obama Failed To Seize The Moment—Again | Malcolm MacDougall | September 12, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe soft cry from her quivering lips meets the rhythmic beat of our rattles: the battle cry of her living nightmare.
He has said he would not leave office if indicted, and for some that is a welcome battle cry.
If Looking is right, "We're as boring as you" could be the new—at once ingenious and depressing—equality battle cry.
Yes, ‘Looking’ Is Boring. It’s the Drama Gays Deserve. | Tim Teeman | January 24, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
They even called on Jess Morse by name, and hitched that name to the battle cry of their athletic field.
The Girls of Central High on the Stage | Gertrude W. MorrisonNo wonder, then, that after the procession had returned to the Cathedral the battle-cry of 'Long live the Beggars!'
Belgium | George W. T. (George William Thomson) OmondRichard gave it as his last battle-cry, and swung Trenchefer to beat through the Moslem's guard; when lo!
God Wills It! | William Stearns DavisFifthly, to remind us of the destruction of the Temple and the fearsome sound of the battle-cry of our enemies.
It was a fine thing to see thim standin' be th' battle cry iv our grand old organyzation.
Mr. Dooley Says | Finley Dunne
British Dictionary definitions for battle cry
a shout uttered by soldiers going into battle
a slogan used to rally the supporters of a campaign, movement, etc
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