skirmish

Example Sentences

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Security forces have surrounded the area, though skirmishes have not yet ceased.

From Barron's

The skirmish was just the latest between YouTube and a major programming company.

From Los Angeles Times

But we see every time there’s an infraction, skirmishes or short-term war there is a spike in antisemitism around the world.

From Los Angeles Times

One would think that having to accommodate orphaned beavers in and around one’s home would be plenty to deal with, but Mr. Aberth now had to lawyer up for his skirmish with the state.

From The Wall Street Journal

The skirmish is just the latest between YouTube and programming companies.

From Los Angeles Times