in conflict
idiom
1
: different in a way that prevents agreement
They're in conflict over which car to buy.
—usually + withThe law is in conflict with the state's constitution.
Her ideas were in direct conflict with those of her professor.
2
: in a struggle for power, property, etc.
The two clans were in constant conflict (with one another).
Examples of in conflict in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The judge finds himself in conflict with his own family, his wife and two daughters, as the regime cracks down on protesters.
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Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 May 2024
Our voice can help ensure accountability and push for measures that protect civilians in conflict zones, aligning with our values and the international community’s expectations.
—Baltimore Sun Media, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2024
Read More: How Internet Shutdowns Wreak Havoc in India
173 of the shutdowns in 2023 occurred in conflict zones and corresponded to acts of violence.
—Astha Rajvanshi, TIME, 16 May 2024
The comments were Blinken's first public remarks on the report, which looked at use of U.S. weapons in conflict zones such as Israel and Ukraine.
—David Jackson, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
Unfortunately, sometimes these priorities are in conflict.
—Daniel Biss, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2024
Any arrangement that would have the effect of restoring the sculptures to Greece seemed to be in conflict with the British Museum’s official position.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 6 May 2024
But unless Congress acts, those state laws remain in conflict with federal law, complicating things like interstate shipment of cannabis and banking regulation.
—David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2024
The lawlessness that thrives in conflict areas has radiated outward, with transnational crime networks using Myanmar as a base and exporting the products of their illicit activity worldwide.
—Hannah Beech, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2024
Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 May 2024
Our voice can help ensure accountability and push for measures that protect civilians in conflict zones, aligning with our values and the international community’s expectations.
—Baltimore Sun Media, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2024
Read More: How Internet Shutdowns Wreak Havoc in India
173 of the shutdowns in 2023 occurred in conflict zones and corresponded to acts of violence.
—Astha Rajvanshi, TIME, 16 May 2024
The comments were Blinken's first public remarks on the report, which looked at use of U.S. weapons in conflict zones such as Israel and Ukraine.
—David Jackson, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
Unfortunately, sometimes these priorities are in conflict.
—Daniel Biss, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2024
Any arrangement that would have the effect of restoring the sculptures to Greece seemed to be in conflict with the British Museum’s official position.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 6 May 2024
But unless Congress acts, those state laws remain in conflict with federal law, complicating things like interstate shipment of cannabis and banking regulation.
—David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2024
The lawlessness that thrives in conflict areas has radiated outward, with transnational crime networks using Myanmar as a base and exporting the products of their illicit activity worldwide.
—Hannah Beech, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2024
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“In conflict.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20conflict. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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