conflict
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The intention was to create musical theater entertainment built around generational conflict — a longstanding device of romantic comedy.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to reveal further cost of living support for households in anticipation of higher energy prices coming down the road due to the conflict in the Middle East.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
The conflict has hurt countries up and down the Gulf—but few as much as Kuwait.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
The two sides agreed that there needed to be a solution to the "root causes" of the Ukraine conflict, while supporting "the search for a solution through dialogue and negotiations".
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
From the start, they were fighting an uneven battle, and the conflict got uglier as new players came on the scene.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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