world wars

plural of world war

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civil wars
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  • In civil wars, intragroup conflict may be worse for mental health than out-group conflict.
    Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026
  • So, the civil wars of the 1640s.
    Sean Woods, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2026
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“World wars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/world%20wars. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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