war zone
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But this is no war zone – the last time Townsville saw conflict was during World War Two.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
We see how growing up in a war zone and taking on the responsibility of his family’s future shaped him and how he fuels his drive with anger and resentment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
But the continuing outbreak is in an active war zone where community mistrust persists and the healthcare system is creaking, and responders haven’t had much success.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
Well, for the first century of our republic, the border was a literal war zone.
From Slate ● Jul. 3, 2026
An ironic sign in a war zone at a US defensive position seven miles northeast of Saigon, 1969.
From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge
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