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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That’s after the consumer price index for September inched up but came in below forecasts, clearing the way for the Fed to focus more on the maximum-employment side of its mandate than the inflation-fighting side.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025 -
Inflammation is the immune system’s response to fight against infection or disease.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
26 Oct. 2025
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The queen mother died last week at the age of 93 after years battling illnesses, Reuters reported.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
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On Monday night, the country singer performed the national anthem for the thousands of fans gathered at Dodger Stadium who had come to witness Game 3 of the World Series as the Los Angeles Dodgers battled the Toronto Blue Jays.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
29 Oct. 2025
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The group’s latest collaboration is with Food Rescue South Florida through lending volunteer support and distribution of fresh food, as well as annual funding to combat food insecurity.—
CHRISTINA MAYO,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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How Zurzuvae works to help combat postpartum depression Zurzuvae enhances the effect of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a neurotransmitter that sends signals in the brain to calm nerve activity, Kelly Johnson-Arbor, MD, a toxicologist at MedStar Health, tells SELF.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Clash (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clash%20%28with%29. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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