at war

phrase

: engaged in a war : fighting
Local politicians were at war with one another over the vacant seat.

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Americans in 1940, although not yet at war, were the Arsenal of Democracy that likely saved the world from fascist tyranny. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026 Gascón instituted a number of unilateral policies on his first day in office — barring prosecutors from trying juveniles as adults, seeking the death penalty or charging certain misdemeanors — that left him at war with his own staff. — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026 The United States is once again at war with Great Britain — this time over a 105-year-old Winnie-the-Pooh teddy bear. — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026 Once at war with one another, the two gangs are increasingly joining forces. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for at war

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“At war.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20war. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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