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
Nothing but evil could be predicated of such a combination; and Sir John was not slow to take advantage of his position, when the war cloud was ready to burst.
From An Historical Account of the Settlements of Scotch Highlanders in America by J. P. (John Patterson) MacLean
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
His opinion of the situation proved correct, and the alarming war cloud that had hung over the Northwest melted and dissolved.
From The Greater Republic A History of the United States by Charles Morris
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 Maurice Francis Egan
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