quarreling

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Written by Mr. Carney and Peter McDonald, who also contributes a funny supporting turn as one of Rick’s band mates, it stumbles into a bog of bitterness, quarreling and unseemly behavior.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

For much of the production, directed by George C. Wolfe, I was quibbling and quarreling with the reigning queen of Broadway.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2025

The quarreling threatens to undermine conservation goals because all decisions must be unanimous.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 13, 2023

Police said they didn’t know if the girl, who was a DuVal student, was involved with either of the quarreling groups.

From Washington Times • Sep. 12, 2023

But it was soft and clear and much sweeter than the cries of the gulls or the crows or the talk of the pelicans, which sounds like the quarreling of toothless old men.

From "Island of the Blue Dolphins" by Scott O'Dell