short war

Frequency: 7.515.2 per million words

A war that concludes quickly.

warADJECTIVE + NOUN

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Examples (10)

  • The two countries fought a short but bloody war.
  • Everyone hoped it would be a short war, not a prolonged conflict.
  • Historically, some conflicts were surprisingly a short war due to decisive victories.
  • Military analysts initially predicted a short war, but events unfolded differently.
  • Unlike the previous century's protracted conflicts, this was intended to be a short war.
  • The economic impact of even a short war can be devastating for a nation.
  • Is there any chance this escalating tension could lead to a short war and then a lasting peace?
  • The public desperately wished for a short war to minimize casualties and suffering.
  • Thanks to swift diplomatic action, what could have been a major conflict turned into a short war.
  • The new military strategy aimed for a short war to achieve its objectives quickly and efficiently.