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global war

NOUN
world war
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Nattering in the background are broadcasts about the impending threat of global war at the hands of the United States, Russia and North Korea.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 10, 2026

I feel like it's already turning into a very global war and that's very concerning.

From BBC Mar. 12, 2026

He says it was a seminal moment in his life and one that set the course for decades of his military career, as Germany joined the U.S. in its global war on terror.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 12, 2026

Still, the global war on terrorism, like global terrorism itself, is far from over.

From Slate Dec. 17, 2025

And there was still another front in the global war, one likely to spark the next superpower clash: the German city of Berlin.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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