in conflict

idiom

1
: different in a way that prevents agreement
They're in conflict over which car to buy.
usually + with
The 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 Commanders and Dolphins leaned into this coverage tendency and schemed up plays to put James in conflict on the edge. Daniel Popper, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025 In 2023, Blau even went through a year of mediation with Arte Cafe through the city’s MEND Program — a free program in conflict resolution — but Malta never showed up, instead sending managers in his place. Clio Chang, Curbed, 14 Oct. 2025 Someone like Marvin Gaye saw spirituality and sexuality in conflict, but Prince seems to see them as one thing. Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025 Goldin’s family has campaigned for years for his return, citing Israel’s commitment to the principle of leaving no-one behind in conflict. Ami Kaufman, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 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 21 Oct. 2025.

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