in conflict

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Roberts, a former White House lawyer, has long been skeptical of independent agencies whose officials may wield regulatory power in conflict with the views of the president.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

Ms. Morris’s illustrations don’t give us the usual frozen portraits of guide books, but birds in flight, in conflict or comedy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

The U.S. has been in conflict with the exporting nations since Venezuela’s Barroso II well blew out in 1922, starting the international oil wars.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Indeed, chimps have been documented killing each other before, but usually one-off in events rather than in conflict between distinct groups that were formerly united.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

I was no longer in conflict only with the Market Street Railway but with the marble lobby of the building which housed its offices, and elevators and their operators.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou