in conflict

phrase

1
: different in a way that prevents agreement
They're in conflict over which car to buy.
—usually + with
The law is in conflict with the state's constitution.
Her ideas were in direct conflict with those of her professor.
2
: in a struggle for power, property, etc.
The two clans were in constant conflict (with one another).

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The bottom line is that Amazon and brand building are not in conflict. — Usman Ilyas, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Trump has sought to wind down the war, signing a preliminary peace deal in June, but fighting picked back up this month as the two sides remain in conflict over the Strait of Hormuz. — Zac Anderson, USA Today, 30 July 2026 Santa Monica and its residents have been locked in conflict with Waymo for more than a year, after the company began operating two 24-hour charging stations at Euclid Street and Broadway for its self-driving fleet. — Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026 Both Iran and the United States are likely to remain locked in conflict because each side sees continued escalation as serving its strategic interests, while the costs of backing down have increased. — Justin Zacks, CNBC, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in conflict

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“In conflict.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20conflict. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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