World War I

noun

: the war that was fought mainly in Europe from 1914 to 1918

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The new historical romantic drama series is set in two different timelines, with the Beauchamps connecting in England during World War I, and the Frasers, who fell head over heels at first sight in 18th-century Scotland. Deadline, 21 Nov. 2025 Armistice Day – also known as Remembrance Day – commemorates the end of World War I and has become a day to remember all those who have lost their lives in conflict. Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Money, 19 Nov. 2025 In recent history, political violence and its deadly consequences were seen in Italy after World War I when thousands of fascist supporters marched on Rome, the capital, threatening to overthrow the government unless Benito Mussolini was appointed prime minister. Justin Pickett, The Conversation, 17 Nov. 2025 It was presented to Martin in a ceremony at the National World War I Museum and Memorial Auditorium. Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 13 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for World War I

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