skirmishing

the soldiers were skirmishing in the dense forest.

skirmishing broke out between the rival factions.

the two teams were skirmishing for control of the territory.

he enjoyed skirmishing with his friends during the game.

after hours of skirmishing, a ceasefire was declared.

the skirmishing continued until nightfall.

they engaged in skirmishing to test each other's strategies.

skirmishing can often lead to larger conflicts.

the skirmishing was intense but brief.

both sides were skirmishing over the disputed land.