conflict
Example Sentences
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The US has imposed sanctions on the Rwandan army and four of its senior commanders, accusing them of fuelling the conflict in neighbouring Democratic Republic of the Congo.
From BBC
If a lawyer adds himself to a bank account while holding power of attorney, that could create a serious conflict of interest.
From MarketWatch
Oil prices rose to their highest in more than a year as traders continued to fret that supplies will be badly affected by conflict in the Middle East.
From MarketWatch
Oil has shot to its highest in a year and stock futures are tumbling on Tuesday as worries build over a spreading conflict in the Middle East.
From MarketWatch
Stock futures deepened losses and oil prices pushed higher, as the Middle East conflict showed signs of widening and escalating on its fourth day.
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