squabbles

Example Sentences

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When Curran took the job, his background included more time wearing an earpiece than keeping his ear to the ground in Washington’s budgeting and political squabbles.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Her teenage characters are more preoccupied with crushes and exams than bombs and checkpoints, and their daily squabbles and concerns helped give the show "universal" appeal.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

With routines off-kilter and excitement running high squabbles can break out between siblings as well as cousins or friends they may not see regularly.

From BBC • Dec. 16, 2025

“Couples can get stuck in these squabbles that are not grounded to the goal of getting something done.”

From MarketWatch • Nov. 11, 2025

Jon was in no mood for such squabbles.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin