Examples of World War I in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Having survived the World War I trenches and Chicago gangland, the brothers return after seven years to their segregated Mississippi Delta hometown, Clarksdale.
—
Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2025
The United States’ foray into World War I in 1917 diverted public consciousness (and raw building materials) from homeownership to wartime efforts.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 15 Apr. 2025
Until now, the Alien Enemies Act has been used only during the War of 1812, World War I and World War II.
—Ariana Figueroa, Baltimore Sun, 15 Apr. 2025
Leaving Paris Rivera’s time in Paris coincided with the onset of World War I which brought terrible devastation to the city.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for World War I
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2025
The United States’ foray into World War I in 1917 diverted public consciousness (and raw building materials) from homeownership to wartime efforts.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 15 Apr. 2025
Until now, the Alien Enemies Act has been used only during the War of 1812, World War I and World War II.
—Ariana Figueroa, Baltimore Sun, 15 Apr. 2025
Leaving Paris Rivera’s time in Paris coincided with the onset of World War I which brought terrible devastation to the city.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for World War I
Cite this Entry
“World War I.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/World%20War%20I. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share