war zone
Example Sentences
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He was in Russia for just 45 days before being sent to the war zone.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
“We only proceeded with loading after the entire crew voted in favor of it,” he said, “and the shipowner also provided us with a war zone allowance.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
To wit: The continued reliance on oil leaves American consumers vulnerable to spikes in the price of gasoline—as might be expected when, for example, the Strait of Hormuz becomes a war zone.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026
Tourists who spoke to Reuters described the resort town of Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, as a "war zone".
From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026
How at such a young age she crossed a war zone looking for her parents.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
