fractious
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India voiced concern on Sunday over a US visa crackdown, striking a rare critical note even as it expressed broad alignment with Secretary of State Marco Rubio on other fractious issues.
From Barron's • May 24, 2026
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
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
As a Shiite-majority nation, Iran has long held fractious and even hostile relationships with Sunni jihadist actors.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
The Greeks were divided into numerous fractious communities, some of which were able to dominate others by threats of force, unequal alliance, or commerce.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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