at war
Example Sentences
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"The plant's going to be open regardless of whether we're at war or whether we're not," says Daniel Overstreet, 53, standing next to his Harley Davidson in downtown Kingsport.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
"She seems to be at war with me," she said.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
Israeli and Lebanese officials have been holding direct, ambassador-level meetings since April, a historic diplomatic breakthrough for neighboring countries that have technically been at war since Israel’s founding in 1948.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
After 20 years away — 10 at war, 10 adrift — Odysseus is anxious to reclaim his kingdom.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
Well, not really because the opposite of peace is war, and I wasn't at war.
From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds
