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Cold War

Noun:

A state of political hostility and military tension between the Soviet Union and the United States and their respective allies, characterized by threats, propaganda, and proxy wars, but without direct military conflict.

Sample Sentence:

The Cold War dominated world politics from the end of World War II until the early 1990s.

Adjective:

Relating to or characteristic of the Cold War.

Sample Sentence:

The cold war era saw a significant increase in espionage activities.

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• Cold War: A History
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