war of words
Example Sentences
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The pair were involved in a war of words via the media when Opetaia held the IBF title and Billam-Smith the WBO belt.
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2026
Iran and the US have for weeks been engaged in a war of words as they negotiate a deal with mediation efforts led by Pakistan.
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
Needless to say, the reelection became a war of words in the newspapers.
From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy
