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skirmish

[skur-mish] / ˈskɜr mɪʃ /




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This being “Primal,” they’re set upon by a group of diminutive flesh-eaters with jagged teeth, igniting a life-or-death skirmish that, miraculously, steals the viewer’s breath.

From Salon • Feb. 1, 2026

Oklahoma City coach Mark Daigneault said the post-game skirmish was the result of lax officiating.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

During yet another skirmish outside, a woman came in, sobbing.

From Slate • Jan. 25, 2026

There’s a glint of drama in that Neytiri doesn’t want to risk a custody skirmish with Spider’s biological father.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025

I didn’t tell her about my parking-lot skirmish with Drew either.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan




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