at war
Example Sentences
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South Korea has so far not provided lethal weapons to Ukraine, citing a domestic ban on militarily aiding countries at war.
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
There is little precedent for the U.S. to host national leaders from a country at war with Washington, even during the U.N.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
"We're always being told that we could be at war and we are nowhere near rising to that challenge in terms of our recruitment," Crawford said.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
This week, Randy’s identity is “real cyclist,” which puts him at war with the packs of e-bike-riding kids now clogging South Park’s bike lanes.
From Salon ● Sep. 18, 2026
I knew it was because my three brothers were at war that she was sad, and Eugene was the youngest.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
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