infighting

Example Sentences

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It is a further internal controversy for the party in the North East of Scotland, where there was infighting around selections.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

“Too much time wasted on traveling, too much work! Besides which, there is tremendous infighting and confusion within their leadership.”

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

“This is more a reflection of a truly incongruous U.S. stance than infighting in Tehran,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 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

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

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