lock horns

Example Sentences

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Around the age of 13, Shi and her mother started to lock horns.

From New York Times

As the sides lock horns, the Venezuelan people may be running out of time.

From Washington Post

President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden will lock horns in their first 90-minute televised debate in Cleveland, with the election now just five weeks away.

From Reuters

That rivalry, which has seen the two countries lock horns on everything from trade to technology, is becoming increasingly acrimonious - and President Trump dialled up the rhetoric, using his platform on the world stage to rail against what he called the China virus.

From BBC

The paper reported that Sunday night marked the 53rd consecutive night of protests as city leaders, including Mayor Ted Wheeler, continue to lock horns with President Trump for sending federal agents into the city.

From Fox News