World War II

noun

: the war that was fought mainly in Europe and Asia from 1939 to 1945

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Trump is betting that mainstream economists and presidents since World War II have been wrong in generally embracing trade as the best way to build prosperity at home and forge peaceful relations around the world. Susan Page, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025 The family left their home to avoid the Russian Army occupation at the end of World War II. Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 6 Apr. 2025 Ralph Young Centenarian, World War II Veteran Young was discharged from the Navy in 1946, returned to his hometown and married his first wife, Charlotte the following year. Renée Onque, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2025 Another Yellowstone prequel, 1944, is in the works and will continue the Dutton family story during World War II. Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for World War II

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