World War II

noun

: the war that was fought mainly in Europe and Asia from 1939 to 1945

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Pelosi traveled to Luxembourg with a bipartisan congressional delegation to mark the 80th anniversary of World War II’s Battle of the Bulge, a key turning point in the fight against the Nazis. Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024 Estoril, Portugal Known for its elegance and luxury, this posh seaside resort in the chic suburbs of Lisbon is steeped in history, having hosted European royal families during World War II. Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024 Advertisement Krager wrote that Pelosi was honored to travel with the delegation, many of whom had family members who fought in World War II — including her uncle, Johnny. Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024 Hitler gave the order to Nazi Party leaders the same day at a Reich Chancellery meeting – the day after Germany declared war on the U.S. and just five days after the U.S. entered World War II. Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for World War II 

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