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
A pregnant woman's diary of escape from war zone: 'I prayed the baby wouldn't come'
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
Well, for the first century of our republic, the border was a literal war zone.
From Slate ● Jul. 3, 2026
We stood in a field, one where trees had been clear-cut and what remained was nothing more than what looked like some sad, ancient war zone.
From "Where Things Come Back" by John Corey Whaley
