at war
idiom
: engaged in a war : fighting
Local politicians were at war with one another over the vacant seat.
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It was inspired by the House Freedom Caucus in Congress, an alliance of the most right-wing legislators who frequently are at war with Republican congressional leaders.
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Daniel Walters, Idaho Statesman, 14 May 2024
America was at war, 2.7 million were sent, 58,220 died, many suffered life-changing disabilities, both physical and mental.
—Letters To The Editor, Orange County Register, 12 May 2024
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Daniel Walters, Idaho Statesman, 14 May 2024
America was at war, 2.7 million were sent, 58,220 died, many suffered life-changing disabilities, both physical and mental.
—Letters To The Editor, Orange County Register, 12 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for at war
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“At war.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20war. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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