at war

Example Sentences

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Never before had a nation competing in the tournament been at war with one of the host countries, and Tehran long left open the question of whether its team would be allowed to play.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Both the U.S. national team and the team from Iran, whose countries remain at war, will be playing at the venue.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

The Korean War ended in an armistice rather than a peace treaty in 1953, meaning North and South Korea remain technically at war.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

That’s how a country at war fields more than 2,000 defense companies and runs production cycles from outline to front line in months, not years.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

The sentries," he asked. “Are we at war?"

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White