The legal battle has served as a reminder of the realities of business in Russia.

But the battles between big cable operators and big programmers often, though hardly always, serve the public's interest.

The developers came to the conclusion that complex battles would only serve to confuse players.

This battle served as the catalyst for the invention of the AK47.

Swords sharpened for battle served to behead those who had been left alive.

A battle under these circumstances would serve no purpose.

Both sides claimed that the battle had served its intended purpose.

The battle serves as Pang's only appearance in story mode.

The battles serve a useful purpose in children's development and mark the growth of their social skills.

They realise that the battle they fought did not serve any purpose.