the Cold War
noun
: the nonviolent conflict between the U.S. and the former Soviet Union after 1945
the era of the Cold War
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At the height of the Cold War, many free services were seen as supporting communist ideals.
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Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 17 May 2024
The backstage area also served as a shelter for nonperishable food during the Cold War, according to History Colorado.
—John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 16 May 2024
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Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 17 May 2024
The backstage area also served as a shelter for nonperishable food during the Cold War, according to History Colorado.
—John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 16 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for the Cold War
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“The Cold War.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Cold%20War. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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