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civil wars
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But such a hope was belied by the developments after the cold war ended as civil wars ensued in many parts of the world.—
Debidatta A. Mahapatra,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026 -
Each of these civil wars ended in peace agreements that paved the way for peaceful elections, yet insecurity and economic woes continue to plague the three nations.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Holy wars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holy%20wars. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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