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declare war against |
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declare war against someone or something and declare war on someone or something 1. Lit. to formally announce that one will fight a war with someone or some country. A group of countries declared war against the aggressor. 2. . Fig. to announce a serious campaign against a type of person or a serious problem. The president declared war against crime and criminals. The pressure group declared war on waste. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The government did not declare war against Hezbollah. If we had more permission to explore and experience grief in our shared stories, perhaps we would not be so quick to take up arms or declare war against every enemy, or would not put such misguided faith in vengeance. Al-Qaeda cannot legally make or declare war against the United States, but the United States is fully entitled on its part to invoke the laws of war to govern hostilities with Al-Qaeda. |
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