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Example sentences for: skirmishes

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The first round of talks, held in Beijing Tuesday, was largely devoted to trading accusations over last week's naval skirmishes and complaining about the accommodations in the hotel, except for the part about the hotel.
After a few skirmishes and much negotiation, a peace agreement was reached.
The great strength of this book is the way Branch zooms in on the dozens of local skirmishes, from Greenwood, Miss.
After a few skirmishes, the Catalonian troops were ready to deal the death blow.
After several unsuccessful skirmishes, the Christian forces of Alfonso VI captured Madrid in 1083.