cross swords with
Example Sentences
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Zohran Mamdani, the young star of the US left, started his first day as New York mayor on Thursday for a term sure to see him cross swords with President Donald Trump.
From Barron's ● Jan. 1, 2026
Chuck Hagel is not the first to cross swords with Barack Obama.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 26, 2014
It’s difficult to find people willing to cross swords with powerful and well-connected folks like Home Depot co-founder Ken Langone and former U.S.
From US News ● Aug. 1, 2014
Still, the younger generation is often out front on replication because they relish a chance to cross swords with their elders.
From New York Times ● Apr. 22, 2013
I wanted very much to cross swords with Percy Yutar, but it was more important that I use the platform to highlight our grievances.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
