- present participle of clash.
clashing
Example Sentences
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The Bayern Munich winger was booked after clashing with Matias Galarza in stoppage time during France's 1-0 victory in a fiery last-16 match in Philadelphia.
From BBC • Jul. 9, 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
Behind the scenes, however, Musk and Altman were clashing over a proposed shift of OpenAI to a for-profit business that could attract investors in the capital-intensive AI race.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents surged through the state, making arrests and clashing with protesters.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
We enter the building and are greeted by the almost musical ring of clashing scims.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
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