as in fights
to oppose (someone) in physical conflict
the Iroquois often clashed with the other Native American nations in the region
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What fights will Zuffa stage and who will show them?—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026 -
Everyone fights in their own way.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Steve Kerr has repeatedly emphasized that the team needs to be creative to find spacing around Green while Curry battles runner’s knee, and the new starting lineup brought four capable 3-point shooters onto the floor.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Sarah Nurse of Canada battles members of Team USA during the women's gold medal match.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
25 Feb. 2026
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This combats dynamic pricing based on your search history, which could lead to higher fares.—
Christopher Elliott,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The Last Gift Study, launched in 2017, combats that issue by conducting an autopsy immediately after a patient’s death.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Clashes (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clashes%20%28with%29. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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