war footing
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of war footing
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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But there are risks to staying on a constant war footing, like failing to turn its tactical gains into a strategic change in Israel’s position.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 16, 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
But with the entire nation on a war footing, housing construction slowed dramatically, leaving many of the new war workers with nowhere to live.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2025
Increasingly it feels as if the Russian economy is being placed on a war footing.
From BBC ● May 13, 2024
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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