In a local battle, it is often a good idea to play where your opponent would like to play.

But on the edge of war, he wasted his dignity and dwindling time by running around fighting local political battles.

While the national battle may have been given impetus, his local battle was far from over.

In the District of Columbia, the insurance industry won a local battle with national impact.

Even though they won a local battle of the bands competition, they soon broke up.

The band earned their first studio time after winning a local battle of the bands.

The local battle for readers and advertisers is taking place on two fronts.

Originally, there were thought to be only 2 but background disturbances caused by a local battle brought them to our awareness.

The party has benefitted from local environmental battles here.