carry on war
Example Sentences
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Italy on her part undertakes to carry on war with all the means at her disposal, together with France, Great Britain and Russia, against all countries at war with them.
From In the World War by Czernin von und zu Chudenitz, Ottokar Theobald Otto Maria, Graf
A shameful treaty was made between Sparta and Persia to carry on war against Athens; and the first step in the execution of the treaty was to hand Miletus over to a Persian general.
From Ancient States and Empires by Lord, John
On the other hand, it was necessary to carry on war at 3,000 miles distance from the base of supplies, and to feed and clothe the armies entirely from home.
From The Wars Between England and America by Smith, T. C.
When Edward landed Charles was anxious to carry on war in Germany, and would give no help to Edward in France.
From A Student's History of England, v. 1 (of 3) From the earliest times to the Death of King Edward VII by Gardiner, Samuel Rawson
There was not a single member of the Cabinet fitted to carry on war, or able to influence George III.
From The Wars Between England and America by Smith, T. C.
