war of the elements

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But, in spite of the war of the elements outside, all was brightness and bliss within.

From Winter Adventures of Three Boys by Laughlin, J. E.

The war of the elements had begun in earnest.

From The Treasure of Heaven A Romance of Riches by Corelli, Marie

The war of the elements increased to such a pitch, that the guest was induced to pass the night in his new quarters.

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 11, No. 65, March, 1863 by Various

They found that during a winter's storm the old building had finally yielded to the war of the elements.

From Fred Fenton on the Track or, The Athletes of Riverport School by Chapman, Allen

My father and Mr. Tiffany were playing chess, and did not seem to be at all disturbed by the war of the elements.

From Up the River or, Yachting on the Mississippi by Optic, Oliver