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

Certainly worsted in the late passage of arms, the baron nevertheless had looked at his antagonist with malevolent and sinister triumph, a distinctly gratified hate.

From The Game and the Candle by Ingram, Eleanor M. (Eleanor Marie)

It had certainly been made easier by the theological passage of arms, which brought out all her latent antagonism to the prejudiced young pietist.

From The Grandchildren of the Ghetto by Zangwill, Israel

Her passage of arms with des Ageaux had not tended to soften her feelings.

From The Abbess Of Vlaye by Weyman, Stanley J.

Then she sank into a low chair and sobbed unrestrainedly—it may be that the reaction of the nervous system after her late passage of arms had something to do with the breakdown.

From The Heath Hover Mystery by Mitford, Bertram