conflict
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The latest evidence on consumer spending — the main engine of the economy — shows little or no pullback in household purchases since the Iran conflict began at the end of February.
From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026
In an interview with Fox News after meetings with President Xi, Trump reiterated that US policy on Taiwan had not changed, while making it clear he did not seek conflict with Beijing.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
"It's a conflict between national security and historical transparency, and the former often prevails in Switzerland."
From BBC • May 15, 2026
"With diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the Middle East conflict in limbo, fresh uncertainty has flooded in," she added.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
Pain, shame, ire, impatience, disgust, detestation, seemed momentarily to hold a quivering conflict in the large pupil dilating under his ebon eyebrow.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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