in conflict

idiom

: different in a way that prevents agreement

They're in conflict over which car to buy.

—usually + with

The law is in conflict with the state's constitution.

Her ideas were in direct conflict with those of her professor.

: in a struggle for power, property, etc.

The two clans were in constant conflict (with one another).

Examples of in conflict in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In an era where the media often portrays black men in conflict, their partnership is a beautiful example of the incredible things that can happen when African American men work together. —

Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 June 2024 That level of care is not evident in the images coming from Gaza, said Peter Stone, the president of the Blue Shield, an independent nonprofit group that works to protect cultural heritage in conflict zones. —

Bora Erden, New York Times, 28 May 2024 And in conflict areas like Gaza, raw lemon and weeds. —

Fatma Tanis, NPR, 6 June 2024 Kin sided with the city’s legal team, concluding that L.A.’s law on homelessness emergencies is not in conflict with either city or state laws. —

David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for in conflict

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