If it is carried out in good faith, the agreement could finally bring this costly legal battle to a close.

The retaking of the keep must have been a bloody, costly battle.

They've just won a costly battle; they aren't strong enough yet We need more gathered to our side.

They've just won a costly battle; they aren't strong enough yet.

Why can't he see it makes more sense to settle with the insurance company than to get involved in a long and costly legal battle?

A costly battle broke out that claimed the lives of several Spanish officers.

The town was subdued but it proved to be a costly battle for the Americans.

Faced with a long and costly legal battle, the district backed down.

Gordon decided not to use the name anymore, rather than go through a costly legal battle.

The Council's action was intended to avoid a costly legal battle.