as in to fight
to oppose (someone) in physical conflict
for years the Apache leader had been skirmishing with the Mexicans, who were responsible for his nickname, Geronimo
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The Steelers will likely win around 10 games and once again be fighting into the final weeks of the season for a playoff berth.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
15 May 2026 -
The Warsh view A concern with Miran's approach is that, if the Fed keeps looking through supply shocks, markets and the public will doubt its inflation-fighting credibility.—
Matt Peterson,Steve Liesman,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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Giménez battled for 11 pitches, fouling off six, in Schlittler’s final inning.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The Falcons finished their second OTA session under coach Kevin Stefanski on Tuesday, battling patented summer heat in their first open-to-media viewing period of full-team practice.—
Daniel Flick,
AJC.com,
20 May 2026
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Tea tree and eucalyptus oil have both proven to be very effective at combating fungal infections.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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China has looked to redefine its global brand in an effort to boost tourism and combat negative narratives.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
14 May 2026
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“Skirmish (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skirmish%20%28with%29. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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