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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a skirmish" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to refer to a minor or preliminary conflict, often in a military context or in discussions about disputes.
Example: "The two rival factions engaged in a skirmish over territorial claims, but it did not escalate into a full-blown war."
Alternatives: "a clash" or "a scuffle".
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A skirmish will ensue.
And that was just a skirmish.
A skirmish over due dates and fines?
Every conversation is a skirmish.
When she returned, a skirmish ensued.
That set off a skirmish among Wall Street investors.
For now, however, Republicans and Democrats prefer a skirmish.
I do know that he was in a skirmish.
The Vermonters occupied a skirmish line in the twilight.
After a skirmish, the Caribs repulsed the Spanish.
That collision could make Gaza look like a skirmish.
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