war footing
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of war footing
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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The US already spends 3.2%, Germany 3.7%, while Russia, which has put its economy onto a war footing, spends more than 7.5%.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security have been on a war footing since Operation Epic Fury launched Feb. 28.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 10, 2026
He ticks through a list: Russia’s economy is on a war footing; the country is stockpiling artillery shells and tanks; it’s looking to expand its ranks to 1.5 million men.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 12, 2026
But while the war dominated minds, Putin is also expected to take questions on the economy, which has been on a war footing for almost four years and has prioritised defence over all other sectors.
From Barron's ● Dec. 19, 2025
Lockheed was on a war footing, punching out aircraft for the Army Air Corps and the Royal Air Force.
From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand
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