fractious
Example Sentences
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The Saudis and Emiratis, both wealthy oil-producers and neighbours, have long supported rival factions in Yemen's fractious government, which is based in the country's south.
From Barron's
They now control almost all of South Yemen's former territory following their lighting offensive in early December, with the STC holding more land than any other single faction in Yemen's fractious political landscape.
From Barron's
Myanmar's military has ruled the country for most of its post-independence history, presenting itself as the only force capable of guarding the fractious Southeast Asian nation from rupture and ruin.
From Barron's
The outlook, a good tonic for our dangerously fractious times, is worth recovering.
On that occasion, England won a fractious contest by 22 runs in a thrilling conclusion at the home of cricket.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
