conflict
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But a return to war also contradicts positions he has publicly taken against open-ended conflict.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026
"Nobody had the Middle East conflict on their bingo card," Cox Chief Economist Jeremy Robb said on a conference call late last month.
From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026
But the White House, which has repeatedly emphasised that Trump has placed his business in a trust managed by his sons, again denied any conflict of interest.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026
Sticking to his view, Warsh declined to say whether he thought a U.S. surge in inflation tied to the conflict with Iran was temporary.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026
He could continue to sleep in the birch, where, if not completely protected, he had the advantage of a high redoubt, the upper hand in case of a conflict.
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
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