crusade

[US]/kruːˈseɪd/
[UK]/kruːˈseɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. reform movement
vi. join a crusade

Phrases & Collocations

crusade against

Example Sentences

launch a crusade against poverty

join the crusade for environmental protection

a crusade for social justice

support the crusade against corruption

lead a crusade to end hunger

a crusade to promote education

the crusade for equality

crusade for human rights

embark on a crusade to end violence

a global crusade against terrorism

Real-world Examples

Should it wage an additional crusade against rising temperatures worldwide?

Source: The Economist (Summary)

But the American Medical Association began a crusade in 1857 to make abortion illegal.

Source: Popular Science Essays

For years now, RFK Jr. has led a crusade against it.

Source: Little Jiung Tonight Show last week

Really? - Yeah, I've been meaning to do more crusading in the name of good.

Source: Young Sheldon Season 4

Although his crusades were often lonely, Sessions could be effective.

Source: Time

One reason was the religious wars known as the crusades.

Source: History of the Founding of the Nation

Christian soldiers spread it through Europe during the 11th- and 12th-century Crusades.

Source: The Atlantic Monthly (Article Edition)

A paladin is a holy knight who crusades in the name of good.

Source: Young Sheldon Season 4

This killing, the statement reads, remain just more price to pay for the French crusades.

Source: BBC Listening Collection November 2013

Richard left for the third crusade and things went reasonably well for him.

Source: Biography of Famous Historical Figures

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