in conflict

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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

Péter Magyar defeated him because he carried a Hungarian flag to every rally, because he proclaimed an inclusive, less exclusive national message, and perhaps above all because Hungarians felt exhausted by being constantly in conflict.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Afghanistan and Pakistan have been in conflict for months, with Islamabad accusing its neighbour of harbouring Islamist extremists who have mounted deadly cross-border attacks.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

But while promising, limited amounts of that technology have been produced and it is largely untested in conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

When Daliwonga finished, I replied that while I understood his personal position as a chief quite well, I believed that his own in-terests were in conflict with those of the community.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela