a collision of interests

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• collision — n. 1 a violent impact of a moving body, esp. a vehicle or ship, with another or with a fixed object. 2 the clashing of opposed interests or considerations. 3 Physics the action of particles striking or coming together. Phrases and idioms:… …   Useful english dictionary

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• col|li|sion — «kuh LIHZH uhn», noun. 1. a violent rushing against; hitting or striking hard together; crash: »His car was badly damaged in the collision. 2. Figurative. clash; conflict: »There was a collision of interests on how to spend the club s money, and… …   Useful english dictionary

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