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
And Tennyson—what a fierce passage of arms that was long ago between Bulwer and him; and now what cordial mutual admiration!
From Modern Leaders: Being a Series of Biographical Sketches by McCarthy, Justin
He had remembered this little passage of arms, and had said no more.
From For the Major A Novelette by Woolson, Constance Fenimore
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
Part of his reckless spirits at this time I am sure was due to the passage of arms with Anthy, which I have already described.
From Hempfield A Novel by Grayson, David
