Ether 14:29

And it came to pass that they came forth, but were driven again; and they came the second time; and they were driven again the second time. And it came to pass that they came again the third time, and the battle became exceeding sore.

They came out to fight, but were pushed back. They came a second time and were pushed back again. They came a third time. The battle was very bad.

Shiz’s army attacked but was driven back. They attacked a second time and were driven back again. On the third assault, the fighting became savage.