Indeed, I can find evidence of only one major skirmish.

So another major skirmish may yet loom in the strike that began on Aug. 12.

Barely noon, and there had been four major skirmishes already.

We moved away, rushing to reinforce major skirmishes then said to be taking place by the coast.

Once again, Athenians may be winning a major skirmish along this coast.

The hearing was the first major skirmish, and could likely be the only courtroom action until the trial.

Maybe we haven't had any major skirmishes in the last 20 years, but have the kids changed or have the times changed?

This was even despite a major skirmish taking place near the town.

Security guards quickly intervene to prevent a major skirmish.

She felt as if she had won a major skirmish in an undeclared war.