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 reason: Public pools are often in conflict with the modesty standards of these conservative religious groups.
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Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
With the rise in conflict and geopolitical tensions all over the world, GNSS jamming and spoofing (confusing users with fake satellite signals) has become an everyday problem in many areas of the world.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 July 2025
In fact, India embroiled in conflict with Pakistan works to the Chinese advantage.
—Kamran Bokhari, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
Whether this is an ideal localizing of main characters in conflict is a debate that recedes a bit when, back in Metropolis, Clark Kent returns to the Daily Planet.
—Jake Coyle, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
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Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
With the rise in conflict and geopolitical tensions all over the world, GNSS jamming and spoofing (confusing users with fake satellite signals) has become an everyday problem in many areas of the world.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 July 2025
In fact, India embroiled in conflict with Pakistan works to the Chinese advantage.
—Kamran Bokhari, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
Whether this is an ideal localizing of main characters in conflict is a debate that recedes a bit when, back in Metropolis, Clark Kent returns to the Daily Planet.
—Jake Coyle, Mercury News, 10 July 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 20 Aug. 2025.
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