come into conflict

idiom

1

: to be different in a way that prevents agreement

Unfortunately, their goals for the project came into conflict.

—often + with

There are cases in which these rules come into conflict with one another.

2

: to enter a situation in which there is a struggle for power, property, etc.

—often + with

groups coming into conflict with neighboring tribes

Examples of come into conflict in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And there is doubtlessly some truth to the idea that free speech and inclusivity can come into conflict. —Eric Levitz, Vox, 15 May 2024

And because each child belongs to multiple groups, what happens when these identities come into conflict? —Melanie Killen, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2024

Not surprisingly, however, those two principles come into conflict in the drawing of election districts in areas where Black voters overwhelmingly support Democrats. —David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2024

According to the Southern Poverty Law Center, people in the Moorish National Republic have come into conflict with federal and state authorities over their refusal to obey laws and government regulations. —Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 27 Jan. 2024

This approach could become a necessity: The U.S. Department of Energy has warned that the land used for solar power and agriculture is similar, meaning that the industries could come into conflict if solar usage continues to grow. —IEEE Spectrum, 16 Jan. 2024

The two come into conflict when Godzilla poses a threat to her unhatched egg. —Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2023

There’s usually little doubt about who wields more power in these for-profit/nonprofit relationships, especially when the two sides come into conflict. —Maria Aspan, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2023

But several questions remain unanswered, including how exactly carriers will monetize this and whether that business model will come into conflict with evolving net-neutrality regulations. —Isabelle Bousquette, WSJ, 3 Nov. 2023