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He skirmished with health department officials and at times the White House, where some came to regard him as a rogue agent, the Journal previously reported.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Both empires had ambitions to expand their influence, and they regularly skirmished with one another and attempted to meddle in each other’s politics, including by supporting rival claimants to the throne.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

Smoke arose from the streets outside the stately Parliament complex as police and protesters skirmished, though police said no tear gas was deployed and reported seizing smoke grenades from protesters.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2022

His troop skirmished against the Apache leader Geronimo in the waning Indian Wars.

From New York Times • Jul. 20, 2020

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

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer