fractious
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Washington and Kyiv, where relations have been fractious since the start of President Trump’s second term, have been negotiating a drone manufacturing deal since at least September, according to previous U.S. statements.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
For now, AI spending and a fractious Fed likely aren’t enough to halt the rally, but don’t discount a clash between the two in future.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
But getting such a deal done can be hard and fractious among the thousands of alleged victims who have to decide if the settlement offers fair compensation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
Bruce Meyer, the current executive director of the players association, puts the union’s fractious history with the owners at the center of his communications with players.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 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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