war zone
Example Sentences
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In interviews, sailors said they felt the strain of their extended deployment in a war zone, but were also proud to complete the mission.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
We see how growing up in a war zone and taking on the responsibility of his family’s future shaped him and how he fuels his drive with anger and resentment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
Well, for the first century of our republic, the border was a literal war zone.
From Slate ● Jul. 3, 2026
"I didn't tell my wife I was in the war zone," he said, speaking back in India.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
For George Blake and his fellow prisoners, now being moved from location to location by their captors, all of North Korea had become a scorched war zone.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
