Civil War
Example Sentences
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Plans for a Potomac crossing date to before the Civil War, and various monumental arches were proposed in Washington during the late 19th century.
From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2026
What to know: Taking place across three time periods, this sweeping epic looks at how the legacy of the Spanish Civil War shapes the lives of multiple gay men.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
The court’s size rose to 10 by around the Civil War and the creation of the 10th U.S.
From Slate ● Sep. 3, 2026
These letters haven’t been issued since the Civil War, but the parallel is obvious and creates shades of gray that could present major problems.
From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2026
Facing an uncertain fate, he fought in the Spanish Civil War, eventually settling in Chile.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
