in conflict
idiom
1
: different in a way that prevents agreement
They're in conflict over which car to buy.
—usually + withThe 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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At the same time, filmmakers are spending years of their lives pursuing stories, investigating situations in conflict zones, and telling these very difficult stories around war and around larger, horrible things that are happening in the world.
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Addie Morfoot, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025
The needs of a partnership may be in conflict with your career ambitions.
—USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
The people trusted with interpreting this ambiguous evidence in their small community were mired in conflict, under-resourced and, Sara’s brothers said, unconcerned with offering closure to the family.
—Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee, 26 Jan. 2025
And now that’s in conflict with what Catherine has told him to do.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2025
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Addie Morfoot, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025
The needs of a partnership may be in conflict with your career ambitions.
—USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
The people trusted with interpreting this ambiguous evidence in their small community were mired in conflict, under-resourced and, Sara’s brothers said, unconcerned with offering closure to the family.
—Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee, 26 Jan. 2025
And now that’s in conflict with what Catherine has told him to do.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2025
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“In conflict.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20conflict. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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