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conflict

[kuhn-flikt, kon-flikt] / kənˈflɪkt, ˈkɒn flɪkt /




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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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