infighting

Example Sentences

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Aficionados say they are fascinated by all the maneuvering and infighting.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Counterintuitively, Zander and Petersson believe that prioritizing professional relationships has allowed the band to avoid the destructive infighting that often plagues bands made up of best friends.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

The 1988 presidential campaign of Alexander Haig, a former four-star general who served as Ronald Reagan’s first secretary of state, flamed out amid GOP infighting over the Iran–Contra affair.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

The Scottish Greens are hoping for their best election result ever at the upcoming Holyrood election, but have suffered bouts of infighting recently.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Madison would actually lead the troops and do the necessary political infighting.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis