Sentence examples for leaving a war from inspiring English sources

KABUL, Afghanistan — After 19 months in Afghanistan, Gen. John R. Allen, the commander of American and coalition forces here, is leaving a war that has become as much about damage control and crisis diplomacy as fighting the Taliban.

"Kirk Hammett once told me that coming off tour was like experiencing post-traumatic stress syndrome; he said it was like leaving a war and re-entering real life.

"They were leaving a war zone, coming back home and not getting the care and supervision necessary, which allowed them to stay in the Mosul mind-set," said Sergeant Major Mustafa, referring to the violent northern Iraq city where the brigade had been stationed before it returned to Fort Bliss in 2008.

Ramos, who also served briefly in the military, couldn't reconcile that her friend was killed in this country -- just after leaving a war zone.

Even as you leave a war behind, you bring it with you.

"I left a war, but I haven't seen hatred like the hatred from the French.

It was Fox, however, that best illustrated another danger: when professional journalists leave a war zone, rumors can flow unchecked.

"People have to understand that you don't leave a war in the same way as you leave a gala dinner," Mr. Gbagbo said.

As American troops leave a war in Iraq for the second time in two decades, officials fret about Iran's ability to influence Iraq's leaders by recalling that lingering sense of betrayal from 1991.

The other, by the Libyan artist Shadi Al Zaqzouq, depicted a figure holding up a pair of men's underpants inscribed with the Arabic word "Irhal" (leave) — a war cry seen on the banners carried by street protesters across the region, demanding the ouster of their leaders.

It means a pilot can enter and leave a war zone while staying safe.