at war
idiom
: engaged in a war : fighting
Local politicians were at war with one another over the vacant seat.
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That Hamas leaders in Qatar were targeted, even though the country isn’t at war, shouldn’t be surprising, The Wall Street Journal argued in an editorial.
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Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Indeed, what Yelena is such a compelling character because her caution and desperation are forever at war.
—Zachary Lee, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2025
The flag only flew until July 9, 1846, when it was learned that Mexico and the United States were already at war.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
The Jebel Marra region has seen a surge in population in recent months, as thousands fled a prolonged siege on Darfur's historic capital, El Fasher, by paramilitary forces at war with Sudan's army.
—Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
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Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Indeed, what Yelena is such a compelling character because her caution and desperation are forever at war.
—Zachary Lee, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2025
The flag only flew until July 9, 1846, when it was learned that Mexico and the United States were already at war.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
The Jebel Marra region has seen a surge in population in recent months, as thousands fled a prolonged siege on Darfur's historic capital, El Fasher, by paramilitary forces at war with Sudan's army.
—Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
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“At war.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20war. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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