serious conflict
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a conflict that is important and has worrying consequences
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- The two nations have been locked in a serious conflict over the border for decades.
- The debate over the new legislation created a serious conflict within the ruling party.
- There is a serious conflict between the need for economic growth and the goal of environmental protection.
- Unresolved issues from their childhood led to a serious conflict between the siblings.
- If we don't address these issues now, we risk a more serious conflict in the future.
- The partners found themselves in a serious conflict over the future direction of the business.
- A mediator was brought in to help resolve the serious conflict between management and the union.
- He experienced a serious conflict of loyalties, torn between his family and his country.
- The historical records detail a serious conflict that reshaped the entire region.
- Failure to communicate properly has resulted in a serious conflict that may be difficult to mend.