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Recent Examples of conflictive
Directed by Jonatan Etzler, the film tells the story of a teacher dealing with a conflictive 11-year-old pupil.
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Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conflictive
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Antigovernment demonstrations intensify in Iran as mourners hold 40-day memorial ceremonies, while international observers report conflicting death tolls and warn of death sentences for detainees.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The pair ran into difficulties while trying to reach the summit but there were conflicting accounts in court regarding the defendant’s attempts to seek assistance.—
Stephanie Halasz,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Spangler said he’s not convinced the incompatible software is the root of all ongoing problems.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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The allegations made during the live broadcast were factually incorrect, misleading, and incompatible with the fundamental standards of responsible journalism.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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But the Texans don’t have much incentive to trade Mills after Stroud’s inconsistent play during the playoffs (passing for 462 yards, two touchdowns and five interceptions over two games).—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
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May Improve Attention Some studies have found metabolic and cognitive benefits to walking in the morning, but research is inconsistent on whether this is unique to time of day.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Conflictive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflictive. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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