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

"The protection of the civilians is a must for all the parties in conflict, and both the parties in conflict need to respect international humanitarian law."

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

All available sources focus on supporting the documentary about Brent Renaud and affirming the importance of journalism in conflict zones.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

There is no minimum age at which children can ride e-bikes and under-16s are allowed to ride on the footpath – sometimes putting them in conflict with pedestrians.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

No one before 1939 thought of it as World War I, since we had no idea that only twenty years later the world would again erupt in conflict.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson