internecine

Example Sentences

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The internecine battle between Mr. Beltrán Leyva and Mr. Guzmán and his allies was exceedingly violent and often led to casualties among federal police officers and officials who were loyal to either faction.

From New York Times

As soon as Mr. Bain filed the lawsuit on Jan. 10, an internecine social media battle exploded.

From New York Times

The internecine warfare in the House was not between those who respect democratic institutions and those who do not.

From Salon

Live coverage of Representative Kevin McCarthy’s struggle to clinch the House speakership — and the grueling internecine fight in the Republican Party — has translated into bigger-than-usual ratings for cable news, according to Nielsen.

From New York Times

Fox’s highest-rated program, the panel show “The Five,” sought after days of deadlock to mostly avoid the Republicans’ internecine meltdown.

From Los Angeles Times