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Skirmish

usgb/ˈskɜːrmɪʃ/Volume
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Small Scale

A skirmish is smaller than a battle or war, often involving few participants.

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The two gangs had a skirmish in the back alley.
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Short Duration

Skirmishes are quick and resolve faster than prolonged fights.

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During the demonstration, a brief skirmish broke out.
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Not Intense

The word often implies that the fight was not intense or decisive.

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The soldiers engaged in a minor skirmish before retreating.
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