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collision course

NOUN
path leading to conflict
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They are on a "collision course with their clients over the cost of giant IT projects, as companies look to AI to cut spending on external advisers".

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026

But this initial venture highlighted the inevitable collision course between Steyer’s burgeoning activism and his firm’s investments.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2026

In the 1980s, Niall's path is set on a lifelong collision course with Ruben, his "brother from another lover", brought to life in his younger years by Stuart Campbell.

From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2026

Having a transponder on board would have automatically alerted air traffic controllers that the aircraft and the truck were on a possible collision course, according to investigators.

From Barron's ● Apr. 23, 2026

We were all heading for each other on a collision course, no matter what.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson


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