conflict

Example Sentences

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While traffic is down about 95% compared to before the conflict, shipping through the narrow waterway has not stopped altogether.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Macron said France was preparing an international mission to escort ships through the Strait—but only once the conflict eases.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits in recent weeks has remained low, suggesting that employers aren’t undertaking major layoffs in the wake of the latest Middle East conflict.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Still, the S&P 500 slumped 4.6% in the first quarter to mark its worst quarterly performance since 2022 as fears over high oil prices triggered by the Iran conflict hammered the market in March.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

As much as I hated conflict, I hated lack of resolution even more.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence