in conflict
idiom
1
: different in a way that prevents agreement
They're in conflict over which car to buy.
—usually + withThe law is in conflict with the state's constitution.
Her ideas were in direct conflict with those of her professor.
2
: in a struggle for power, property, etc.
The two clans were in constant conflict (with one another).
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Investors are also keeping an eye on developments in the Middle East after an escalation in conflict this month pushed oil prices higher and spurred concerns about whether that could spike inflation.
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Krystal Hur, CNN, 9 Oct. 2024
Take inspiration from defenders in conflict zones who bravely work to bridge divides and foster understanding.
—Soulaima Gourani, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Recognizing his skill in conflict resolution, President Bill Clinton tapped the ex-president in the 1990s to represent the U.S. in a negotiation to dismantle North Korea's nuclear weapons program, and in staving off a U.S. military invasion of Haiti.
—Mark Updegrove, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2024
Facing a daunting uptick in conflict and insecurity in Colombia, the country’s president, Gustavo Petro, now halfway through his four-year term, hopes to reboot Total Peace.
—Elizabeth Dickinson, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2024
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Krystal Hur, CNN, 9 Oct. 2024
Take inspiration from defenders in conflict zones who bravely work to bridge divides and foster understanding.
—Soulaima Gourani, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Recognizing his skill in conflict resolution, President Bill Clinton tapped the ex-president in the 1990s to represent the U.S. in a negotiation to dismantle North Korea's nuclear weapons program, and in staving off a U.S. military invasion of Haiti.
—Mark Updegrove, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2024
Facing a daunting uptick in conflict and insecurity in Colombia, the country’s president, Gustavo Petro, now halfway through his four-year term, hopes to reboot Total Peace.
—Elizabeth Dickinson, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2024
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“In conflict.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20conflict. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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