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
"Don't forget, George," said Vyner, good humouredly, "that in any little passage of arms between you, you have the strong position, and hers is the weak one."
From Luttrell Of Arran Complete by Lever, Charles James
He had remembered this little passage of arms, and had said no more.
From For the Major A Novelette by Woolson, Constance Fenimore
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
A bitter passage of arms occurs between them, when Lady Chiltern discusses her adversary, who boasts herself the ally of her husband.
From Oscar Wilde by Ingleby, Leonard Cresswell
