at war

Example Sentences

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On Tuesday, a meeting in Washington brought Lebanese and Israeli representatives together for the first direct, high-level contact in three decades between the two countries, which remain formally at war.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

It’s a movie about a citizenry at war with itself, hoping to keep the plates spinning for one more night.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Goldman said the risk to the United States was primarily one of reputation -- and that undercutting the Geneva Conventions could have dangerous impacts for a country frequently at war.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

In only a few volumes Alan Allport has become the historian of Britain at war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

The fence was obnoxiously taller than your typical whitewashed suburban barrier, but just low enough not to technically violate the rules and regulations of the Homeowners Association—which they always seem to be at war with.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman