carry on war
Example Sentences
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You do not understand what it is to serve under one flag and carry on war in company.
From The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. by Sienkiewicz, Henryk
A shameful treaty was made between Sparta and Persia to carry on war against Athens; and the first step in the execution of the treaty was to hand Miletus over to a Persian general.
From Ancient States and Empires by Lord, John
However much he might feel himself the master, this was an innovation too much against the general feeling; the people bore their taxes and burdens expressly that he might carry on war for them.
From Pictures of German Life in the XVIIIth and XIXth Centuries, Vol. II. by Freytag, Gustav
Would it be possible for governments to carry on war if they depended for support on the uncertain opinion of every individual?
From War Inconsistent with the Religion of Jesus Christ by Dodge, David Low
In 1516 Bishop Schinner came to England to procure financial aid from Henry VIII. to carry on war against France.
From The Cathedrals of Southern France by Mansfield, M. F. (Milburg Francisco)
