as in fought
to oppose (someone) in physical conflict
the Iroquois often clashed with the other Native American nations in the region
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But the property owners fought that previous injunction ruling to the Rhode Island Supreme Court, which heard the case this past week.—
WJAR Staff,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Apr. 2026 -
The men fought briefly on the ground before other men assisted the officer.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Reisma battled injuries throughout the season but showed clear improvement late, particularly by extending her range offensively.—
Aaron Segal,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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While the university and the union have long battled over parking fees, office space and salaries, a new frontier in contract negotiations has emerged surrounding artificial intelligence.—
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Clashed (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clashed%20%28with%29. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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