Example Sentences
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Similar skirmishes have periodically interrupted fragile diplomatic efforts to end the war.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
The book ends with a few skirmishes during the Reagan administration, including when U.S.
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026
These sorts of legal skirmishes happen all the time in this country.
From Slate ● Jun. 17, 2026
Kuwait was one of the hardest hit Gulf countries during the war and has come under fire during skirmishes under the ceasefire that took effect in early April.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 1, 2026
As much as he wanted to tackle the country's problems, he found himself coping daily with bickering in his cabinet, skirmishes with Congress, and endless political appointments.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
