Facing frequent skirmishes with French forces, the British began to upgrade their fortifications in 1756.

During this time they fought frequent skirmishes with Union cavalry forces attempting to raid the railroad.

This arrangement had a defensive function in the conditions of frequent skirmishes.

There had been frequent skirmishes along the 38th parallel.

The rest of autumn continued with frequent skirmishes.

There have been frequent skirmishes along the line since the armistice ended the fighting of the Korean War.

There were frequent skirmishes between Crees and Blackfeet in the area.

The road and its surrounding area was the site of frequent skirmishes between Arab and Jewish forces.

The 57th Regiment was involved in frequent skirmishes with the local population while posted there from 1857-60.

Despite these frequent skirmishes about "racial" identity, I am optimistic.