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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Following emancipation, Black families fought to reunite, underscoring the idea of family as foundational to their status as free people, as described by the National Museum of African American History and Culture.—
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The stunt team and fight choreographers deserve tremendous credit as well.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Aug. 2025
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Hawley thought back to the turn of the century when companies Edison, Tesla, and Westinghouse all battled for dominion over electricity.—
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13 Aug. 2025
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Many Balkans countries have also been battling to bring fires under control.—
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12 Aug. 2025
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One of the best ways to combat AIDS is to prevent new infections in the first place.—
Jennifer Lotito,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Why Tea Bags Work For Shoe Odor Tea bags have been known to be effective in combating mild odors in shoes due to their moisture-absorbing properties and the presence of tannins in tea, which have antibacterial effects.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Clash (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clash%20%28with%29. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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