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fractious

[frak-shuhs] / ˈfræk ʃəs /


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And the relationship between Daera and the UFU has been fractious in the past.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

Burnham takes over a fractured and fractious Labour Party, and the task of pulling it back together is enormous.

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

The tighter bonds between Moscow and Pyongyang have led to a frothy period between North Korea and China, two nations with historically fractious ties.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 5, 2026

That may be welcome news to Warsh, given the other challenges he is likely to face, including the most fractious Federal Open Market Committee in more than 30 years.

From Barron's Apr. 29, 2026

She was still too heavy with sleep to sound really fractious, but it was apparent that she felt there was some kind of injustice in the air.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger




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