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
Our passage of arms was over the tickets.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, June 21st, 1916 by Various
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
I like to believe, in the meantime, that this passage of arms has resulted in such a vindication1143 of the traditional Reading of 1 Timothy iii.
From The Revision Revised by Burgon, John William
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
