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

In Committee there was rather an amusing passage of arms between Mr. Gladstone and his old Attorney-General. 

From The Real Gladstone an Anecdotal Biography by Ritchie, J. Ewing (James Ewing)

Part of his reckless spirits at this time I am sure was due to the passage of arms with Anthy, which I have already described.

From Hempfield A Novel by Grayson, David

And Tennyson—what a fierce passage of arms that was long ago between Bulwer and him; and now what cordial mutual admiration!

From Modern Leaders: Being a Series of Biographical Sketches by McCarthy, Justin

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