Conflicts
Tries
Both words in one sentence
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Can also apply to other scheduling conflicts, where the character tries to juggle an event that he's responsible for attending, versus a more personal event that he really wants to attend.
Source: Two-Timer Date -
She's the cute little Cappy girl who cares for Kirby and usually tries to end conflicts without employing violence.
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The Sound Four has conflicts between Tayuya and virtually every other member; when Shikamaru tries impersonating Jirobo, it fails because he doesn't complain about Tayuya's foul language.
Source: Teeth-Clenched Teamwork
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