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infighting

[in-fahy-ting] / ˈɪnˌfaɪ tɪŋ /


NOUN
rough-and-tumble
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Speaking afterwards, both men called for national unity, greater opportunities for young people, and an end to the infighting that has plagued Nigeria's opposition.

From BBC • May 4, 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

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

Despite the disagreements, some activists struck a more optimistic note about the party's ability to avoid damaging infighting.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

Burger, who was better versed in the political intricacies of the Nazi regime than the others, explained the infighting among the organizations for power and dominance.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple




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