war of the elements
Example Sentences
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In this war of the elements, however, two processions were seen advancing to the Church of Sta.
From Walks in Rome by Hare, Augustus J. C.
The boat that adventures to a wreck meets with disaster itself occasionally; and in the war of the elements some of its gallant crew have sometimes been the first of its victims.”
From The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 2 by Whymper, Frederick
Unable to face such a terrific war of the elements, the Philistines would turn round, placing their backs to the storm.
From The Expositor's Bible: The First Book of Samuel by Blaikie, William Garden
They found that during a winter's storm the old building had finally yielded to the war of the elements.
From Fred Fenton on the Track or, The Athletes of Riverport School by Chapman, Allen
My father and Mr. Tiffany were playing chess, and did not seem to be at all disturbed by the war of the elements.
From Up the River or, Yachting on the Mississippi by Optic, Oliver
