fog of war
Americannoun
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in a war or battle, the uncertainty and lack of knowledge about the current situation on the part of leaders, causing difficulty in strategizing and decision-making.
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in video games, a feature preventing players from clearly observing map conditions, activities, or geography in areas that they have not explored or no longer control.
Example Sentences
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Perhaps the fog of war will clear enough for us to see that — if it is indeed what enough of us are looking for.
From Salon • Jun. 21, 2026
The fog of war is especially thick when there’s no way to see inside the processes that really matter.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
But if it doesn’t, dividend stocks create a solid safety net for the fog of war.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
“Investors are still unclear about what happens next. The fog of war is thick,” said David Morrison, senior market analyst at Trade Nation.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026
Much of what happens next is lost in the fog of war.
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
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