home front

noun

: the sphere of civilian activity in war

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The Syrian escalations take place as Assad’s allies Russia and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah have been increasingly distracted by battle on their own home fronts, engaging Ukraine and Israel, respectively. —

Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 8 Dec. 2024 The program recognizes local contributions to the U.S. home front during World War II. —

Kristi Tanner, Detroit Free Press, 19 Sep. 2024 By maximizing Israel’s military effectiveness while lowering the risk to Israel’s home front, these kinds of wars played to the IDF’s strengths and allowed the country to quickly return its economy and society to normal. —

Assaf Orion, Foreign Affairs, 12 Sep. 2024 American politicians, scholars, and pundits have for decades paid lip service to the idea that a dynamic and resilient home front is the foundation for success abroad. —

Michael J. Mazarr, Foreign Affairs, 21 June 2022 See all Example Sentences for home front