forever war
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On the eve of the Iran war, Vance told the Washington Post that Trump wouldn't let the US get dragged into another so-called forever war in the Middle East.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
Many have expressed fears of an Orwellian-style forever war, or worse, the use of the atomic weapon invented “to end all wars” in a twisted attempt to do so, poisoning the region as a byproduct.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
“If the program ends, there’s no pathway for jihadists to surrender in Niger. Which just gives them more reason to continue a forever war against the state,” she said.
From Washington Times • Aug. 1, 2023
"It is time," President Biden announced in April 2021, "to end the forever war" that started with the invasion of Afghanistan soon after the tragic terror attacks on this country on September 11, 2001.
From Salon • Apr. 12, 2023
"War—it is forever war," said Therese, when I told her at dinner.
From D'Ri and I by Bacheller, Irving
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