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infighting

[in-fahy-ting] / ˈɪnˌfaɪ tɪŋ /


NOUN
rough-and-tumble
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Earlier, he told an Edinburgh Fringe event that leading Scottish Labour was the hardest job in British politics and urged his potential successors to avoid infighting.

From BBC Aug. 9, 2026

The incentives to create content about that infighting aren’t new, either.

From Slate Jul. 21, 2026

There was also infighting among the group, with some bettors chasing big paydays while others settled for more modest wins.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 29, 2026

Speaking afterwards, both men called for national unity, greater opportunities for young people, and an end to the infighting that has plagued Nigeria's opposition.

From BBC May 4, 2026

But the infighting had taken such a nasty turn during the fever—thanks largely to Rush’s aggressive personality—that he was forced to defend himself on his own.

From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy




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