This is the 7122nd most frequent Russian word.
боролись
"Боролись" means "fought" or "struggled."
Here, 'боролись' is used in the past tense and refers to a struggle or fight for a cause (freedom).
Мы боролись за свободу.
We fought for freedom.
In this sentence, 'боролись' indicates an action taken against something (injustice).
Они боролись с несправедливостью.
They fought against injustice.
Here, 'боролись' conveys a personal effort or struggle to overcome a difficulty (illness).