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President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio affirmed the administration’s preference for a negotiated agreement with Iran despite the skirmishing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Amid the legal skirmishing, news of the indictment was a relief to the victim jewelers, at least eight of whom are based in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2025

Black does well in the early skirmishing in this Four Knights Game, but fails to respond adequately when Kupchik opens up the play in the center.

From Washington Times • Jul. 11, 2023

The skirmishing was not just on the battlefield.

From New York Times • Mar. 1, 2023

There would still be weeks of skirmishing ahead with small groups of enemies still in the hills and jungle, but the battle for Guam was won.

From "Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two" by Joseph Bruchac