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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a war starting" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe the initiation or beginning of a conflict or war.
Example: "The tensions between the two nations have escalated to a point where a war starting seems inevitable."
Alternatives: "a war breaking out" or "a war commencing".
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It's easy to imagine such a war starting.
Without a war starting, they were locked into the story; Newsweek had the exclusive and too much time and effort had been invested.
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"This is a war, started by man," Dr. Jude said.
I was convinced that if a war started, it would be nuclear".
Or did they flee a war started by Arab states bent on destroying Israel?
Jordan is also concerned that Iraqi refugees would pour in once a war started.
It may finally be decided that this was a war started by the govt. & ended by the people.
But this country must never forget the intolerable costs of a war started on arrogance and lies.
This was a war started by Mexico, but supported — and in some ways undermined — by the United States.
Actually, rigorously examining the government's conduct of a war started on false pretenses is the best sort of patriotism.
On Wednesday, the first volleys of a war started when Men's Wearhouse issued a news release rejecting a $2.3 billion takeover offer from Jos. A. Bank Clothiers.
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