Sentence examples for open clashes from inspiring English sources

The shutdown eventually led to open clashes between the armies of the two countries.

General Ahmar's troops have at times appeared to be on the brink of open clashes with forces loyal to Mr. Saleh.

But one lama said grievances over discrimination had erupted into open clashes, raids on monasteries and mass detentions even before March.

The United States has been trying to broker an agreement to prevent open clashes between the two bitter rivals that could complicate an American-led attack on Iraq.

In an open letter to Mr. Milosevic earlier today, Mr. Kostunica said "it will be better for you to recognize" defeat or risk "the danger of open clashes" throughout Serbia.

Gunfire was exchanged throughout the day, but open clashes apparently stopped.

Business is advanced by stitch-ups between party barons, not the open clash of ideas.

It requires an open clash of ideas, which the people can decide.

During the session of the Central Committee in October 1967, an open clash occurred between Novotný and the Slovaks.

Among curbside campaign signs months old, pink peonies now start to open, clashing with stars and bars.

On Saturday, there was an open clash between the Israeli envoy, Yitzhak Molho, and the Palestinian chief negotiator, Saeb Erekat, according to a Palestinian official who was not authorized to speak publicly about the issue.