open warfare

Examples (10)

• Rivalry between football fans developed into open warfare.
• The political factions were engaged in open warfare over the new policy.
• After months of tension, the two companies declared open warfare in the market.
• The civil unrest quickly escalated into open warfare across the region.
• Their disagreements often lead to periods of open warfare within the team.
• The general warned against the dangers of entering into open warfare without proper preparation.
• Historically, such disputes frequently resulted in open warfare between neighboring tribes.
• The government sought to avoid open warfare by engaging in diplomatic talks.
• By autumn, the border skirmishes had transformed into open warfare.
• The constant bickering at home felt like open warfare to the children.