in conflict
idiom
1
: different in a way that prevents agreement
They're in conflict over which car to buy.
—usually + withThe law is in conflict with the state's constitution.
Her ideas were in direct conflict with those of her professor.
2
: in a struggle for power, property, etc.
The two clans were in constant conflict (with one another).
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Not the kind of peace that's going to have Eastern Europe in conflict just a couple of years down the road.
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Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 15 Feb. 2025
While filming in Tehran, Rasoulof had to keep a distance from the actors at all times for that very reason, as the film shows the sisters embroiled in conflict over Islamic law while challenging their government-official father.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 14 Feb. 2025
This has significantly hampered the agency's ability to ensure that billions in humanitarian aid do not fall into the hands of extremist groups or disappear in conflict zones, the report warned.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
These problems have been well-documented in conflict zones, including Ukraine and the Middle East, where military operations have faced significant GPS interference.
—IEEE Spectrum, 10 Feb. 2025
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Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 15 Feb. 2025
While filming in Tehran, Rasoulof had to keep a distance from the actors at all times for that very reason, as the film shows the sisters embroiled in conflict over Islamic law while challenging their government-official father.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 14 Feb. 2025
This has significantly hampered the agency's ability to ensure that billions in humanitarian aid do not fall into the hands of extremist groups or disappear in conflict zones, the report warned.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
These problems have been well-documented in conflict zones, including Ukraine and the Middle East, where military operations have faced significant GPS interference.
—IEEE Spectrum, 10 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for in conflict
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“In conflict.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20conflict. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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