Example Sentences

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The two countries had agreed a ceasefire last October following weeks of deadly clashes.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Wednesday’s gains were driven by clashes between the U.S. and Iran and upbeat U.S. data.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

CBS News fired longtime "60 Minutes" correspondent Scott Pelley on Tuesday following clashes over the show's future, the latest shakeup under the network's new leadership.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

The mayor of Newark has imposed a curfew around an immigration detention center in New Jersey after a series of intense clashes between protesters and police.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Middle school, cooking club, even the clashes with Maddy.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan