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conflict resolution

American  
[kahn-flikt rez-uh-loo-shuhn] / ˈkɑn flɪkt ˌrɛz əˈlu ʃən /

noun

  1. the skills and methods needed to bring a peaceful end to conflicts.


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Whether in Kyiv or Khan Younis, war has ceased to be a mechanism for conflict resolution and has instead become a perpetuator of instability, humiliation and loss.

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026

He has been adept at building bridges across Iran’s rival factions, says Ali Vaez, Iran project director at conflict resolution organization International Crisis Group.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

The board is "tethered to a galaxy far, far away and not to the realities of conflict resolution back here on Planet Earth," he said.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

The bad news is you have reverted to whatever method of conflict resolution you learned growing up, but the good news is these problems, while aggravating and infuriating, are not uncommon.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 9, 2025

“In their enthusiasm for conflict resolution, the Amity have apparently forgotten that meddling creates more conflict,” says Tobias.

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth

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