conflict
verb (used without object)
to come into collision or disagreement; be contradictory, at variance, or in opposition; clash.
is conflicting
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present progressiveof conflict (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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“At a minimum, the evidence regarding medical care is conflicting and the reported differences in reality are stark,” Gee wrote in her order.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
While the mental health impact of smartphones being introduced at a young age is a major concern, there is conflicting research as it relates to age and smartphone introduction.
From Salon ● Jun. 7, 2023
There is conflicting information on how many officials have been sanctioned in that period.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 29, 2022
And there is conflicting information on the company's site, with the software's All New Features page still stating the ID feature is coming in "late 2021".
From BBC ● Nov. 24, 2021
In cases where the evidence is conflicting, the characters and antecedents of the parties concerned may probably be important elements for consideration.
From General Instructions For The Guidance Of Post Office Inspectors In The Dominion Of Canada by Alexander Campbell
