clashing

Example Sentences

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents surged through the state, making arrests and clashing with protesters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Then, the hosts get into why Pete Hegseth’s Department of War is clashing with Anthropic, as modern warfare becomes increasingly reliant on AI.

From Slate • Mar. 7, 2026

Mossadegh foiled the arrest attempt, and the streets filled with clashing factions.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

Merz's instincts, as a free-trade trans-Atlanticist, are clashing with current global realities.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

The booming drums and clashing cymbals frightened Fern, and she clung to me.

From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia