It is the grueling, costly conflict American generals were bracing for when they invaded Iraq last year but have not seen on this scale until now.

Exorbitantly expensive, the war was the costliest conflict of both Francis's and Henry's reigns.

Republicans feared that a long and costly conflict, like the war in Vietnam, would leave them vulnerable to criticism for an affirmative vote.

Britain's costliest conflict had a far-reaching impact at home.

My priorities for the responsible end to this costly conflict are two fold.

American involvement in the Everglades began during the Second Seminole War (1836-42), a costly and very unpopular conflict.

Bain's most costly legal conflict was with the powerful American company Morse over an alleged infringement of copyright.

An unpopular and costly conflict had been borne by an underdeveloped country.

How could he receive acclaim as a hero after being recalled by a President determined to preserve civilian control and limit an already costly conflict?

Therefore, we must act as quickly as possible, at the risk of seeing costly yet understandable conflicts multiply.