war footing
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of war footing
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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Russia's economy -- on a war footing for four years -- is struggling due to high inflation, a labour shortage and high borrowing costs.
From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 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
Officials have been instructed to carry out "immediate rescue and relief operations" and to make arrangements on a "war footing," the chief minister of Gujarat said.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2025
The lab had been operating virtually on a war footing for two years.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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