war of words
Example Sentences
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Relations with the Palace must be at rock bottom after the unedifying war of words over whether he was going to stay at Buckingham Palace.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
Manifold’s response could set the stage for a messy war of words following his ousting on Tuesday.
From Barron's ● May 27, 2026
Ukpo and the Los Angeles Police Department got into a bitter war of words over the decision to withhold the autopsy findings from the public last year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026
The war of words intensified after an 8-6 Canada victory.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 15, 2026
Each of them hurled insults and barbs in a war of words.
From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby
