Phrases with «preemptive war»

"Preemptive war" refers to a military action taken by one country to prevent or stop an attack from another country or group. It means that the country initiates the war first, believing that it is necessary to defend itself or its interests before the enemy strikes. Full definition

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Sentences with «preemptive war»

The «grave and gathering danger» hanging over the world is not so much the danger that Saddam Hussein presents (as President Bush insists) but the danger of American preemptive war against Iraq. (religion-online.org)
In a speech in March 2003 he asked whether President Bush's United Methodist Church had failed him, and the world, by catechizing him so poorly that he could speak of preemptive war as a divine blessing. (religion-online.org)
«I am concerned about, first and foremost, freedom, unnecessary preemptive war, and spending over freedom,» he said. (businessinsider.com)
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Phrases with «preemptive war»

Sentences with «preemptive war»

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