passage of arms
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Reported by Jay Branegan/Washington A disputed passage of arms Ronald Reagan's arms control negotiators face an immensely difficult task in trying to push their Soviet counterparts toward an agreement.
From Time Magazine Archive
With this brief passage of arms each sank back into his corner, and nothing more was said.
From Tony Butler by Lever, Charles James
"Don't forget, George," said Vyner, good humouredly, "that in any little passage of arms between you, you have the strong position, and hers is the weak one."
From Luttrell Of Arran Complete by Lever, Charles James
It had certainly been made easier by the theological passage of arms, which brought out all her latent antagonism to the prejudiced young pietist.
From The Grandchildren of the Ghetto by Zangwill, Israel
The play went into rehearsal, and the author had a passage of arms with Mademoiselle Mars, who took the part of Doña Sol.
From Victor Hugo: His Life and Works by Smith, G. Barnett
