cold war
Plural
cold wars
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a state of unfriendly relationship between two states which are not openly at war with each other
- The two nations have been in a cold war for decades, avoiding direct conflict.
- Despite the cold war, diplomatic talks continued behind the scenes.
- Cultural exchanges were rare during the cold war between the two regions.
- The cold war led to an arms race, with both sides increasing their military capabilities.
- A cold war developed between the neighboring countries over territorial disputes.
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a state of political hostility that existed from 1945 until 1990 between countries led by the Soviet Union and countries led by the United States