clashes

Example Sentences

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“It’s not viable to do forceful operations that could generate clashes and put the population at risk, including tourists,” Hernández said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

There have been sporadic clashes since the heavy fighting in late February and world leaders have called on the two nations to cease hostilities.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“People are fed up with the selective and uneven implementation of laws,” said Waddah Sadek, a member of parliament representing the neighborhood where the clashes occurred.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

A joint statement from the EU and UN missions and British embassy said the clashes were "deeply concerning".

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

In the beginning Mr. Dussel took our soon-forgotten clashes very seriously, but now he’s grown used to them and no longer tries to mediate.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank