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For generations they had skirmished on the wrong side of the law, hoarding enough funds to become legitimate.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer

He had skirmished with the scouts of this commando and had lost one man.

From The Second Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers in the South African War With a Description of the Operations in the Aden Hinterland by Romer, Cecil Francis

The change of position had little effect, and Lieutenant Henderson’s party which had skirmished along the hillside, effectually prevented the enemy from evacuating his strong position.

From My Experiences in Manipur and the Naga Hills by Johnstone, James Johnstone, chevalier de

At three o'clock in the morning the cannon of the Prussians had awakened the bivouacs, and they had skirmished until two o'clock in the afternoon, when the order to retreat reached them.

From Waterloo A sequel to The Conscript of 1813 by Erckmann-Chatrian

The unfortunate lad was made comfortable, and on Joel riding in, Straw had skirmished some corn, and was feeding his mules.

From Wells Brothers The Young Cattle Kings by Adams, Andy