in conflict

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Indeed, chimps have been documented killing each other before, but usually one-off in events rather than in conflict between distinct groups that were formerly united.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

A ban on arms sales to countries involved in conflict will stay.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Afghanistan and Pakistan have been in conflict for months, with Islamabad accusing its neighbour of harbouring Islamist extremists who have mounted deadly cross-border attacks.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

But while promising, limited amounts of that technology have been produced and it is largely untested in conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

The notion was not shown to be all that mistaken, nor was it in conflict with any other, more acceptable view of things.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas