skirmish

Example Sentences

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The Jan. 29 meeting was a byproduct of a legal skirmish between the Fed and the Justice Department.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

To an outsider, the situation in Oxford might seem like a classic local skirmish between angry residents and their council.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

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

From Slate • Jan. 25, 2026

The skirmish is just the latest between YouTube and programming companies.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2025

And although Gingersnipes did not carry the outward scars of her skirmish, it was clear she carried the memory.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman