- present participle of conflict.
conflicting
Example Sentences
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“Americans are hearing conflicting messages about vaccines right now, and it’s understandable that people are asking whom they should trust,” Dr. Bruce Gellin of the Vaccine Integrity Project told NPR.
From Salon ● Sep. 2, 2026
Washington officially recognizes de facto UK administration of the Falkland Islands -- which Argentina calls "Las Malvinas" -- without taking a side on the conflicting sovereignty claims.
From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026
He said Stacy was dealing with complex and conflicting circumstances - the fear that someone who "should" have been protecting her was dangerous, as well as "fear from outsiders looking in".
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
“At a minimum, the evidence regarding medical care is conflicting and the reported differences in reality are stark,” Gee wrote in her order.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
Weighing the conflicting opinions, it was up to Kennedy to make a critical choice: stand by Cable 243, or retract it.
From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge
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