war zone

Example Sentences

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The problem: Naval escorts for tankers through such a narrow waterway in a war zone would be nearly impossible, say allied officials and military experts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

One email seen by AFP came from a seafarer asking to confirm whether his salary would go from $16 a day to $32 because he was in a designated war zone.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

It left Brian and his neighbours dealing with smoke, ash and an overpowering "chemical" smell which some described as like living in a "war zone".

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

Since the hearing, however, she has stayed silent as locals continue to question her intel and chuckle over images of the pylon-protected war zone of Culver City.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

Our house is a war zone of fabric, props, and sequins, but the chaos of it actually gives me some quiet.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy