war zone
Example Sentences
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Most marine insurance policies don’t apply within war zones.
From Barron's
“We have currently crews and people on our ships in the Persian Gulf stuck in a war zone,” said Jansen, adding that Hapag-Lloyd has several ships stranded in the region.
According to Nigerian officials, investigations and security reports indicate that some nationals were enticed with promises of well-paid employment, security work, educational opportunities or migration incentives, only to find themselves thrust into active war zones.
From BBC
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
She praised the resilience of filmmakers who have endured strikes, dangerous political environments and even war zones.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
