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

Ms. Katz said the woman, who has been “deeply traumatized,” doesn’t want to become “a pawn in an internecine war between Zucker, Chris Cuomo and CNN” and won’t be saying anything further.

From New York Times • Feb. 15, 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

At the beginning of this internecine war, Mr. Seward repeatedly played the inspired, the prophet, and even the Spirit, having the polyglotic gift.

From Diary from November 12, 1862, to October 18, 1863 by De Gurowski, Adam G., count