skirmish (with)

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Verb
  • Davis was a civil rights lawyer who fought to desegregate public schools in Texas.
    Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Among other resources, four engines have also been deployed to fight the wildfire.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Once on campus, he’s drawn into the intense world of Black Greek life, where rival fraternities battle through stepping competitions that blend rhythm, tradition, and pride.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Lakisha battled and beat breast cancer when Mitchell was in high school.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Zaslav cited the power of storytelling as a vehicle for combatting the discrimination and violence that the Wiesenthal Center seeks to address.
    William Earl, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
  • These problems become easier to combat during the cold months, which is also when food sources for birds dwindle.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
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“Skirmish (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skirmish%20%28with%29. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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