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Discover LudwigThe phrase "active war" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a situation where military conflict is currently ongoing and not resolved.
Example: "The region has been in an active war for several years, leading to significant humanitarian crises."
Alternatives: "ongoing conflict" or "current warfare".
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Is that an "active war zone"?
It's a position war, not an active war.
I've reported on the ground in active war zones from El Salvador to the Falklands".
A would-be commander in chief doesn't think an active war is "important"?
How did this work compare with work you've done in active war zones?
The 26-hour visit to Bangui was the first time the pope has visited an active war zone.
And there should be almighty peace in every active war zone in the world because they all have guns, guns and more guns on every side.
Consider the logistics: how would Kenya go about transporting nearly 600,000 people into active war zones like Somalia without their co-operation?
His active war service in the navy, coupled with his father's record, left him with an abiding interest in naval history.
The military prosecution of the suspected al-Qaida bomber Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri was the last active war crimes case at the US navy base in Cuba.
The Apaches will spearhead America's contribution to the peace effort - an ironic twist in that they were withheld from active war duty for fear of incurring American casualties.
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