carry on war
Example Sentences
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There was not a single member of the Cabinet fitted to carry on war, or able to influence George III.
From The Wars Between England and America by Smith, T. C.
The Montagnais were anxious to carry on war against their ancient enemies, and although the wars had no attraction for Champlain, he hoped to be able to further his discoveries during the journey.
From The Makers of Canada: Champlain by Dionne, N.-E. (Narcisse-Eutrope)
The first thing he ought to learn is the old and trite military maxim that the only was to carry on war economically is to make it "short, sharp, and decisive."
From Forty-Six Years in the Army by Schofield, John M.
When Edward landed Charles was anxious to carry on war in Germany, and would give no help to Edward in France.
From A Student's History of England, v. 1 (of 3) From the earliest times to the Death of King Edward VII by Gardiner, Samuel Rawson
Up to this time Philippa’s father had supplied Edward with money to carry on war with Scotland; on his death Edward became so poor that he had to pawn the queen’s crown in Germany.
From Great Englishwomen An Historical Reading Book for Schools by Synge, M. B. (Margaret Bertha)
