Such language is less likely to precipitate immediate war.

We shall have no immediate war on two fronts, if that is what concerns you.

One for immediate war; one for the hope of peace.

Just there's no more threat of immediate atomic war.

Will he understand, and be able to convey, that his commitment to undo Iraq's aggression does not require immediate war?

This had been the pretext for immediate war, which was won by the British.

Some of you have cried out for immediate war against these people, the Dirnans.

You may remain a boy a few years longer then," laughed the king, "for we do not anticipate any immediate war.

Iraq does not today present an immediate threat warranting an immediate war.

"Iraq today does not represent an immediate threat that justifies an immediate war."