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

Mrs. Armstrong understood her daughter's character more correctly than her husband, with all his boasted superiority of intellect, and therefore she dreaded a passage of arms between these two so near and dear to her.

From Englefield Grange or Mary Armstrong's Troubles by Paull, H. B.

Miss Bourdon laughing at this passage of arms arose with alacrity to obey, and the lawyer, looking unspeakably grim got up, too.

From Norine's Revenge; Sir Noel's Heir by Fleming, May Agnes