skirmish

Example Sentences

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This being “Primal,” they’re set upon by a group of diminutive flesh-eaters with jagged teeth, igniting a life-or-death skirmish that, miraculously, steals the viewer’s breath.

From Salon • Feb. 1, 2026

Oklahoma City coach Mark Daigneault said the post-game skirmish was the result of lax officiating.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

During yet another skirmish outside, a woman came in, sobbing.

From Slate • Jan. 25, 2026

But ministers avoided a legislative skirmish over the proposals last year, as they were not included in the law to rubber-stamp the 2024 Budget.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025

That was the end of the conversation, but not of the battle, for this was a battle, not a skirmish.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt