clash
Usage
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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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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
“It may well set up a three-way clash among local power, federal law, and international law.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
Victorious Spanish fans and mournful Argentinians brought the World Cup carnival back to the heart of New York for their blockbuster clash Sunday, reigniting fervor that had dipped with the US exit.
From Barron's ● Jul. 19, 2026
The record of $9.3 million is for a jersey worn by Argentinian star Maradona during a legendary quarter-final clash with England in the 1986 Mexico World Cup.
From Barron's ● Jul. 16, 2026
“The medals clash with my earrings,” added Akimi.
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
Part of that attention is aimed at Burwell’s score, a masterpiece of electronic minimalism in which pitch bends and hard clashes create the dread and whiplash that make the film so tense.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
These clashes don’t mean that Americans from divergent backgrounds can never find common ground.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
The strike led to significant protests outside the Newark, New Jersey, detention center, and high-profile clashes between protesters and the guards there as well as a frenzy of attention from the national press.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026
Shares are down 65% over a year following clashes with big investors around Florence’s purchase of Homes.com.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
Marina was ten in 1922 when the last armed clashes of the Russian Civil War took place.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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
Along the Pacific coast, such values clashed with those of the merchants and seafarers who had relocated from the American northeast.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
Protesters have clashed with both DHS contractors and officers periodically over the past month.
From Salon ● Jun. 29, 2026
The Port of Los Angeles also clashed with coastal communities last year over the possible raising of the Vincent Thomas Bridge.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 27, 2026
Its blue walls clashed with the yellow curtains.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
Burnham has not shied away from clashing with the Premier League and football's authorities.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
The relationship between Uefa and Fifa has been tense during the World Cup, with the governing bodies clashing over the Folarin Balogun incident and other issues.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 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
Siegel came up with the idea for “Re: Orientation” as she studied a map of Los Angeles and noticed the clashing street grids.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2026
Forcing my way quickly through the crowd, I stood on the steps facing those in front, talking rapidly without thought but out of my clashing emotions.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
