at war

phrase

: engaged in a war : fighting

Local politicians were at war with one another over the vacant seat.

Examples of at war in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The far left sees itself at war with the institutional Democratic Party. — Gilad Edelman, The Atlantic, 19 July 2026

Like the book, the movie follows Greek king Odysseus (Matt Damon), who spends 10 years at war and another decade lost at sea, encountering cyclops, sirens and giants along the way. — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 18 July 2026

The book instead focuses on Penelope’s diplomatic genius, along with her loyal women who form a network of spies for her along with a secret militia that quietly runs the island from the shadows for two decades while their men are away at war. — Literary Hub, 17 July 2026

Sinon grows up as a young man off at war that is coerced by Odysseus to sacrifice themself at the hand of the Trojans, while convincing them into accepting the wooden horse as a gift. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2026

Rhymes for at war

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore