shooting war
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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In the deeply coded discourse of superpower relations, I think that translates into vigorous competition and disagreement, but without an actual shooting war.
From Salon • May 17, 2026
Meanwhile, Taiwan and the U.S. will also have to prepare for a challenge short of a shooting war.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025
When I left London almost two weeks ago after the rebel coalition captured Aleppo - a stunning victory dwarfed by what followed - I thought I would be reporting a shooting war.
From BBC • Dec. 19, 2024
Tehran promises major retaliation, but neither Israel nor Iran wants a major shooting war, given the stakes for both countries.
From New York Times • Apr. 2, 2024
But it's business nowadays, not a shooting war.
From Occasion for Disaster by Garrett, Randall
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