squabbling

Example Sentences

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Before they were squabbling in court and attending fashion galas, today’s masters of the universe built their names on engineering, coding and hard-charging leadership.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

When the next streetcar rolls in, the upper deck fills with a gaggle of schoolgirls, squabbling over who gets the window seat closest to the sea breeze.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

His successor, Charles I, ultimately couldn’t avoid the Thirty Years’ War on the Continent; his squabbling with Parliament helped lead to the rebellion and civil war that engulfed Ireland, Wales, Scotland and England.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

Marking its 25th anniversary, Saffronart's recent auction saw a packed room, spirited bidding, and a rare "white glove" result - every lot sold, with some attendees even "squabbling" over artworks, according to an attendee.

From BBC • Oct. 10, 2025

But there was a great deal of squabbling, blaming, and back-and-forthing.

From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate