Example Sentences

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And crucially, will the armed forces get what they need for future wars?

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

He drops bombs, claims victory—but the wars lumber on.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

“On one hand that’s rational, but over time this is how wars become endless.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Alibaba’s adjusted earnings slumped 56% in fiscal 2026 amid aggressive artificial-intelligence spending and price wars.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The German states had become a united country only in 1871, as a result of victorious wars against Austria and France.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman