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skirmish
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The skirmish along the border escalated tensions between the two neighboring countries.
The skirmish between rival gangs resulted in several injuries and property damage.
A political skirmish erupted during the debate as candidates clashed over policy issues.
The soldiers engaged in a brief skirmish with enemy forces before retreating to regroup.
The police quickly intervened to break up the skirmish between protesters and counter-protesters.
