carry on war
Example Sentences
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"Act in this way," said Beroes, "let him carry on war who wishes, but not in those regions where he can meet Assyria."
From The Pharaoh and the Priest An Historical Novel of Ancient Egypt by Curtin, Jeremiah
How foolish this too must seem when viewed from above—that we should carry on war over even a slight infraction on any imaginary, mathematical line.
From Prize Orations of the Intercollegiate Peace Association by Weston, Stephen Francis
They had the advantage, and could carry on war with perfect security to themselves.
From Afloat in the Forest A Voyage among the Tree-Tops by Reid, Mayne
Would it be possible for governments to carry on war if they depended for support on the uncertain opinion of every individual?
From War Inconsistent with the Religion of Jesus Christ by Dodge, David Low
Therefore, since no man wishes ambushes or deceptions to be prepared for himself, it seems that no one ought to carry on war by laying ambushes.
From Summa Theologica, Part II-II (Secunda Secundae) Translated by Fathers of the English Dominican Province by Thomas, Aquinas, Saint
