war-torn country

collocation in English

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war-torn
adjective
uk
/ˈwɔː.tɔːn/us
/ˈwɔːr.tɔːrn/
severely damaged by a long war, especially between different groups from the ...
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country
noun
uk
/ˈkʌn.tri/us
/ˈkʌn.tri/
an area of land that has its own government, ...
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(Definition ofwar-tornandcountryfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Secondly, that the costs and challenge of rebuilding thewar-torncountrywould be immense.
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Moreover, she is not living in awar-torncountry, or ruled by a dictator, and she need not fear smallpox, tuberculosis, malaria or diphtheria.
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The averagewar-torncountryhas, depending on a specification of the regression, 18 or 21 percentage points lower growth level than the average country which did not experience a war.
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It will also require stamina, if we want to bring lasting development to thiswar-torncountry.
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Much has been said about the need to develop the infrastructure and the civilian economy of thatwar-torncountry, and that is correct.
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Will he address his mind to that, and create the proper climate for a peaceful reunification of thiswar-torncountry?
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This is awar-torncountry.
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He was a man committed to peace and reconciliation, to the reconstruction of thewar-torncountryand also to the promotion of cooperation and stability in the region.
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We are talking about an experiment in a limited area, and it could not be otherwise in awar-torncountrywhere land is controlled by rival gangs.
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War always takes its toll on women and children, but they represent the future of awar-torncountry.
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Her high-profile tour of thewar-torncountrybrought global media attention and public support to the issue of landmines.
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Their goal is to bring laughter back to the children of thewar-torncountry.
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She believes there is a peaceful solution to the currentwar-torncountry.
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The player takes control of one of three mercenary characters and completes contracts in thewar-torncountryfor profit and to prevent a nuclear war.
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Nonetheless, his demobilization was greatly received by thewar-torncountry.
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Simons grew up in a disillusionedwar-torncountry.
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The brutality towards women who attempted to work, learn, or leave the house without a male escort caused outside aid to thewar-torncountryto be limited.
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