civil wars

plural of civil war

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Recent Examples of civil wars This week marks a decade since Merkel’s historic decision to open her country’s borders to the large numbers of migrants who were then arriving in Europe in search of refuge from civil wars or dire economic hardship. Sebastian Shukla, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025 In the 20th century, China was devastated by civil wars, Japanese occupation, and then very bad policies which led to low productivity and widespread famine. Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for civil wars
Noun
  • This isn’t a sign of ascendant fascism so much as the nadir of late-stage capitalism, which depends on forever wars to juice corporate profits at a time of falling rates of return on investment.
    Seth Harp, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Grenada was never really suited for taking center stage in ideological proxy wars.
    The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The message refers to the conflict in Gaza and calls for an end to hostilities.
    Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Children bear the brunt of relentless hostilities and indiscriminate attacks, and are affected by the disregard for ceasefires and peace agreements.
    Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • When Williams’ case was sent to DOAH, Citron filed a motion requesting, among other things, that DOAH Judge Todd Resavage disclose any potential conflicts.
    Mario Ariza, ProPublica, 15 Sep. 2025
  • On closer inspection, however, activist fund principals often face irreconcilable conflicts.
    Kai Liekefett, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025

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“Civil wars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/civil%20wars. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.

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