Definition of "skirmishes" [skirmishes]

• Plural form of skirmish. (noun)
• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of skirmish. (verb)

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• "One House aide notes that there will be some "short-term skirmishes on expiring continuing resolution and debt ceiling," but the real action will come when competing budget documents from the White House, House and Senate are produced."
• "WASHINGTON The resolution of the Virginia Senate race Thursday completed a Democratic sweep of Congress, setting the stage for a rush of ideas, investigations and confirmation skirmishes from a party largely left out of national decision-making for the past four years."
• "Near three months, without excepting the holy season of Lent, were consumed in skirmishes and preparations, before the Latins were ready or resolved for a general assault."