internecine war

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Because both sides are viruses, the results of this internecine war necessarily include something of interest to people: antivirals.

From Salon • Nov. 9, 2023

Set 172 years before the birth of Daenerys Targaryen, it chronicles the history of her royal family during a tumultuous time, a calamitous internecine war known as “The Dance of the Dragons.”

From New York Times • Aug. 10, 2022

The United States has closely observed this internecine war.

From Washington Post • Nov. 27, 2018

He may, indeed, quash the crudest outbursts of an internecine war fought on multiple fronts, as he sought to in dismissing director of communications Anthony Scaramucci.

From The Guardian • Aug. 1, 2017

After the King's death Abyssinia became a prey to civil and internecine war, which left the inhabitants no time to revenge themselves for the death of their King.

From Ten Years' Captivity in the Mahdi's Camp 1882-1892 by Wingate, F. R.