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clash

[klash] / klæʃ /






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The noun clash implies a direct and sharp collision between opposing parties, efforts, interests, etc.: a clash of opinions. Struggle implies vigorous bodily effort or violent exertion: a hand-to-hand struggle. A brush is a brief encounter or skirmish: a brush with the law.


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Since the deadly clash on Friday in Tal, Palestinians say that there have been multiple settler attacks on villages across the West Bank.

From BBC Jul. 26, 2026

A statement by Manila's foreign ministry said Lazaro "reiterated the Philippines' strong protest over the violent actions committed by China Coast Guard personnel", referring to the clash at the disputed shoal this week.

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

That sort of black-and-white thinking was always going to clash with the shades of gray in Christopher Nolan’s smash-hit adaptation of “The Odyssey.”

From Salon Jul. 21, 2026

Sean Carrington said he has been sure of victory ever since Thomas Tuchel's men beat DR Congo 2-1 in the round of 32 clash.

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

The clash of swords echoed from an open doorway, and he paused.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas

In addition to the new division, three new army headquarters will be set up in north-east and central Nigeria - areas plagued by Islamist militants, banditry and clashes between farmers and herders.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

The meetings in Manila kicked off on Tuesday after a series of fresh clashes between China and the Philippines took place in the disputed South China Sea.

From Barron's Jul. 23, 2026

Global oil prices pulled back some after briefly topping $90 a barrel on fresh U.S.-Iran clashes.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

Department of Energy invoked the Defense Production Act to supersede state laws, following months of clashes between Sable and state regulators.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

Middle school, cooking club, even the clashes with Maddy.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan

She struggled with friendships, clashed with teachers and often tried to avoid coming into school.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

Police and demonstrators clashed briefly in Venice on Friday during a protest against the arrival of a mega-yacht owned by the US ambassador to Italy, Texan businessman Tilman Fertitta.

From Barron's Jul. 17, 2026

Though he had made six All-Star teams and also starred with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Baltimore Orioles, Bonilla played poorly and clashed with the front office, setting the table for the deferred payments and BBD.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

Protesters have clashed with both DHS contractors and officers periodically over the past month.

From Salon Jun. 29, 2026

It made me think of Joe McCormick, the C.D.C. official who had clashed with the Army over the management of the Ebola Reston outbreak.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston

For some residents and local leaders, the dispute over this one block has become a proxy for a battle over Scientology’s role in Clearwater—and clashing visions for the city’s future.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

The proposed Westside affordable housing project known as Venice Dell has seen it all: neighborhood uproar, lawsuits, clashing city directives to alternatively approve and deny.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 9, 2026

After clashing with protesters Saturday, police and military forces managed to temporarily open some roads into La Paz as the city suffered severe shortages of food, medicine and fuel.

From Barron's May 18, 2026

Dr. Pazdur backed accelerating approvals for cancer drugs, but he left the agency weeks later after clashing with Dr. Prasad.

From The Wall Street Journal May 3, 2026

Sanjeev noted that the symphony, now in its third movement, had reached a crescendo, for it pulsed with the telltale clashing of cymbals.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri




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