serious conflict

Frequency: 8.216.0 per million words

a conflict that is important and has worrying consequences

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Examples (10)

  • 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.