clash of
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Indicates a conflict of abstract ideas or forces (e.g., opinions, wills, cultures).
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- The debate was a spectacular clash of opinions on economic policy.
- The merger failed due to an unresolvable clash of corporate cultures.
- The negotiation was essentially a clash of wills between the two stubborn leaders.
- The new regulations created a direct clash of interests between the two parties.
- The history of the 20th century can be seen as a dramatic clash of ideologies.
- The two main actors had a well-known clash of personalities, making filming difficult.
- Some historians describe the period as a major clash of civilizations.
- The championship final was a true clash of titans, with both teams at their peak.
- The generational divide often stems from a fundamental clash of values.
- The power struggle was a result of a fierce clash of ambitions among the executives.