Other Word Forms
- unfighting adjective
Etymology
Origin of fighting
Example Sentences
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Despite the threat, the Revolutionary Guards said Sunday that the Islamic republic's forces could wage an "intense war" for six months at the current speed of fighting.
From Barron's
"This generation is different from the older ones" that have seen "seen fighting".
From Barron's
With both sides hardening their positions and strikes continuing across the region, analysts warn the conflict could expand further unless diplomatic efforts emerge to de-escalate the fighting.
From Salon
“And they’re currently fighting a war, so they might not be available.”
From Los Angeles Times
Ali told police he had first come into contact with a man called Abu Qatada, whom he believed to be an IS member fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan, while playing online games such as Roblox.
From BBC
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