1.   A few random shots were fired, but the battle was over.

2.   But despite the success each battle is a David and Goliath affair and success depends upon the work of a few dedicated people.

3.   But he also wanted the battle to be as bloodless as possible.

4.   Here, the battle is over some of the most valuable real estate in Southern California.

5.   If the battle against inflation is primary, central bankers will be described as the most important economic players in the game.

6.   In the narrow sense, the battle here is over zoning.

7.   It was natural that she should cut a poor figure in the Iliad, where the battle of heroes is the theme.

8.   The battle ahead is about what should be in the poverty reduction plans.

9.   The battle is important in the history books as one of the final skirmishes in that war, as Gen.