passage of arms

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Reported by Jay Branegan/Washington A disputed passage of arms Ronald Reagan's arms control negotiators face an immensely difficult task in trying to push their Soviet counterparts toward an agreement.

From Time Magazine Archive

"Don't forget, George," said Vyner, good humouredly, "that in any little passage of arms between you, you have the strong position, and hers is the weak one."

From Luttrell Of Arran Complete by Lever, Charles James

This little preface must be taken only as an introduction to a little passage of arms between our little Castor and Pollux.

From The Invisible Lodge by Jean Paul

The play went into rehearsal, and the author had a passage of arms with Mademoiselle Mars, who took the part of Doña Sol.

From Victor Hugo: His Life and Works by Smith, G. Barnett

He realised that in any passage of arms with these youths he must be worsted, as she apparently was oblivious of any harm being done.

From The Undying Past by Sudermann, Hermann