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).
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The letter from the attorneys general is in conflict with the findings of the world's major scientific organizations, including a report this month from the National Academies.
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Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
As was the case last year, Gaza and other parts of the Arab world in conflict with Israel will be a big focus of the convention.
—Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Refugeoly is designed to navigate your way from a country in conflict to a country that grants you asylum, essentially a new home.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Sep. 2025
Some reminded their followers that Kirk had been in conflict with a far-right group called the Groypers, and suggested the shooter may have been one of them.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 20 Sep. 2025
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Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
As was the case last year, Gaza and other parts of the Arab world in conflict with Israel will be a big focus of the convention.
—Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Refugeoly is designed to navigate your way from a country in conflict to a country that grants you asylum, essentially a new home.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Sep. 2025
Some reminded their followers that Kirk had been in conflict with a far-right group called the Groypers, and suggested the shooter may have been one of them.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 20 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for in conflict
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“In conflict.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20conflict. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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