strife
Example Sentences
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The announcement Wednesday was more than a conclusion to months of clinical trials and regulatory strife.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
For nearly 14 years, I’ve returned to this contemplative missive through every bump in the occupational road or moment of professional strife.
From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026
The movement struggled in more recent decades amid internal strife and economic downturns.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
"It's important, especially in times of turmoil and strife, that we keep sight of our common humanity and use that in our contemporary struggles."
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
And if no agreement can be reached, strife spreads, even if the storehouses are bulging.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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