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conflict

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




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Despite conflict, oil prices remain below $100, as traders anticipate a potential flood of crude if the Strait of Hormuz reopens.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The ongoing conflict, which is in its fourth month, has left a mark on the global and domestic economy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

China’s factory-gate inflation accelerated in May as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East continued to drive up energy and commodity costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The US brokered a ceasefire deal between the Israeli and Lebanese governments on 16 April, but the conflict has continued since then.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

It was a pattern that would repeat itself in cities throughout the United States, as black communities found themselves embroiled in deep conflict over goals and strategies pursued by the black elite.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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