strife

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The announcement Wednesday was more than a conclusion to months of clinical trials and regulatory strife.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

She adds it has a life of its own now, especially for those facing marital strife.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Players themselves were caught up in the strife and idealism of the era, Mr. Gittlitz shows.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Prudence chose the former, and the rest chose strife.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

“Wouldn’t that be wonderful? The government would pay us to travel. How divine. We would bring an end to world strife and renew people’s hope and faith.”

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole