at war

Example Sentences

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It will be the first iteration of the competition to see a host nation receive the team of a country it is at war with.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

This World Cup will be the first in which a qualifying team will play in a host country with which it was at war.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

I don’t know the details of each case, but I do know that we are a nation at war asking enormous sacrifices of our service members.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Running a successful football club in a country at war is no easy feat, never mind one with the history and prestige of Shakhtar.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Fencing didn’t originate as a sport; it was a method of defense used by soldiers in the military and against enemies at war.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad