as in to fight
to oppose (someone) in physical conflict
the Iroquois often clashed with the other Native American nations in the region
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But is everyone really fighting in this scenario?—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026 -
Michael Loria The war with Iran has sparked fighting throughout the Middle East, including in Lebanon where Israel and Iran ally Hezbollah have been fighting intermittently for generations.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
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Three candidates are battling for the primary nomination to be the Democratic candidate in the November general election the DuPage County Board District 5 seat.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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During his time in detention, Lopez Contreras battled chronic health issues, but faced setback after setback from immigration and federal courts as his attorneys fought for his release.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Afghanistan's vast poppy fields have been the source of much of the world's heroin, which in combination with decades of conflict and widespread poverty has fueled drug addiction that the country's government has vowed to combat.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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In his latest attempt to combat contraband at the Fulton County Jail, Sheriff Patrick Labat is fighting fire with fire.—
Rosie Manins,
AJC.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Clash (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clash%20%28with%29. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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