war cloud
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of war cloud
First recorded in 1820–30
Example Sentences
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China’s three largest airlines returned to profit in the first quarter, but the recovery may prove short-lived as higher fuel costs due to the Middle East war cloud the outlook and threaten bottom lines.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026
In 1914, Secretary Bryan seemed to be sure that no war cloud threatened.
From Ten Years Near the German Frontier A Retrospect and a Warning by Egan, Maurice Francis
We shall be strong enough before the war cloud gathers too heavily over England and Germany to prevent the grievous calamity which threatens these nations.
From The Lever A Novel by Orcutt, William Dana
There is no doubt that most of our people were taken by surprise and that they were aghast at the sudden gathering of the war cloud.
From Q.6.a and Other places Recollections of 1916, 1917 and 1918 by Buckley, Francis
It was not until the black war cloud of rebellion broke upon us that we really appreciated the Citizen Soldier at his full worth.
From Modern Eloquence: Vol III, After-Dinner Speeches P-Z by Various
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