as in civil war
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Recent Examples of holy war
But as Paul starts to meet the prophetic expectations of his most fervent followers, there are signs of a holy war that could have terrible consequences.
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Scott Tobias, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Absolute Dominion takes place In the year 2063 AD, when the world faces catastrophe as zealots and extremists wage a global holy war in the name of spiritual superiority.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2025
His speech Sunday was steeped in the language of Islamic holy war.
—Dominique Soguel, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Dec. 2024
The Justice Department said Aman wanted to join ISIS to engage in a holy war, or jihad, in Syria.
—Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 7 Nov. 2024
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Scott Tobias, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Absolute Dominion takes place In the year 2063 AD, when the world faces catastrophe as zealots and extremists wage a global holy war in the name of spiritual superiority.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2025
His speech Sunday was steeped in the language of Islamic holy war.
—Dominique Soguel, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Dec. 2024
The Justice Department said Aman wanted to join ISIS to engage in a holy war, or jihad, in Syria.
—Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 7 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for holy war
Noun
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What to know about the complex, long-simmering civil war Dearlove served as Britain's top spy between 1999 and 2004, when Tony Blair was prime minister.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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Texas Republicans are bracing for an explosive Senate primary next year in the latest chapter of an ongoing civil war that has divided the state party.—
Julia Manchester,
The Hill,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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With characteristic prescience, Dick wrote about a cold war during which sides calculate their chances of winning with advanced tech.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2025
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Even under conditions of a gender cold war, many girls might get on fine—but boys could suffer more.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The act had been invoked three times over the past two centuries – during the War of 1812, and during the two world wars.—
Henry Gass,
Christian Science Monitor,
11 Apr. 2025
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Yet after two world wars and decades of political and economic decline, London watched as sterling’s global status ebbed away.—
Edward Fishman,
Foreign Affairs,
8 Apr. 2025
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Israel and Hezbollah have engaged in a limited war since last October, but Israeli forces have significantly escalated the scope of their attacks since the beginning of September in an attempt to force Hezbollah to stop its attacks on northern Israel.—
Mike Brest,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
30 Sep. 2024
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Israel and Hezbollah have engaged in a limited war since last October, but Israeli forces have significantly escalated the scope of their attacks since the beginning of September in an attempt to force Hezbollah to stop its attacks on northern Israel.—
Mike Brest,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
30 Sep. 2024
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“Holy war.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holy%20war. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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