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conflict

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




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Though China had spent months shoring up its supply to head off shocks from the conflict, Caine’s remark served as a warning to Beijing, one U.S. official said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Equity markets are moving past the conflict — just like they did during America’s ‘Operation Midnight Hammer’ in June 2025.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

Delegates at the negotiations in Switzerland, mediated by the US and Qatar, said they were encouraged by their progress toward ending the conflict.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

That has put a premium on economic leverage as the White House looks for a settlement and an off ramp from the conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Meanwhile, diplomats hurried back and forth between European capitals, exchanging notes, hoping to contain any fighting and avoid a wider conflict.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman




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