fractious
Example Sentences
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But he has held together a fractious coalition throughout the war with Hamas and has remained steady in the polls after a deep drop following the Oct.
But while the mood is a little less fractious than last week, uncertainty continues to weigh on riskier assets, with bitcoin hovering around $87,000.
From Barron's
It led to fractious encounters along Pennsylvania Avenue because of parking and traffic disruptions.
From Seattle Times
McCarthy’s ultimatum — delivered with a jab at Biden’s age — appeared to unite his usually fractious conference and heightened the odds of a political showdown that could damage the fragile U.S. economy.
From Washington Post
But Republicans may not have their own blueprint ready until later this spring, further cutting into the time available to hammer out details that can win support among a narrow, fractious majority.
From Washington Post
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