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

After Iran’s accidental downing of Ukrainian Airlines PS752 in 2020, families of those who died have been pressing the International Civil Aviation Organization to set standards restricting flights in conflict zones.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

South Sudan has been mired in conflict, poverty and corruption since its independence in 2011, but the success of its models has been a ray of positivity.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

“Why aren’t your Greek and Roman sides in conflict, like the other gods?”

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan