infighting
noun
in·fight·ing
ˈin-ˌfī-tiŋ 
1
: prolonged and often bitter dissension or rivalry among members of a group or organization
bureaucratic infighting
2
: rough-and-tumble fighting
3
: fighting or boxing at close quarters
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Examples of infighting in a Sentence
continued infighting has just completely robbed that political action committee of its effectiveness
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But tensions remain as the legislative body clashes with the mayor amid concern expressed by some residents that the city's image has been tarnished by the infighting.
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Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 1 July 2024
His chest-thumping, cascade of worrying legislation during one-man rule, attacks on the private sector, infighting and the growing distrust within the PHTK political party over his successor and own personal involvement with corrupt individuals created a perfect storm.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 June 2024
Frustrated lawmakers The Senate passed the bill only after an angry debate featuring Republican infighting over who was to blame for the special session – and who could take credit for the bill’s passage.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2024
That race has been hotly contested and has been a notable example of infighting within the party between progressives and centrists.
—Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 June 2024
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Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 1 July 2024
His chest-thumping, cascade of worrying legislation during one-man rule, attacks on the private sector, infighting and the growing distrust within the PHTK political party over his successor and own personal involvement with corrupt individuals created a perfect storm.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 June 2024
Frustrated lawmakers The Senate passed the bill only after an angry debate featuring Republican infighting over who was to blame for the special session – and who could take credit for the bill’s passage.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2024
That race has been hotly contested and has been a notable example of infighting within the party between progressives and centrists.
—Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 June 2024
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“Infighting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/infighting. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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