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
Recent Examples on the Web
Dwindling state coffers, soaring debts, political infighting, and corruption created funding gaps in social and law-enforcement programs.
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Regina Garcia Cano and Gabriela Molina, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Apr. 2024
But time and money are being wasted on Trumpian drama, with factional infighting, poor leadership and, of course, legal troubles.
—Michelle Cottle, The Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2024
It’s become a crucible of infighting, tragedy, and sociopathic palace intrigue worthy of the HBO hit Succession.
—TIME, 4 Apr. 2024
The legislation now heads to the Missouri Senate, where its future is unclear as senators have yet to pass a single bill this year amid GOP infighting.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2024
The nonprofit National Congress of Black Women, co-founded by Chisholm in 1984 to improve the lives of Black women and boost their political aspirations, is racked by infighting and internal allegations of financial improprieties.
—Keith L. Alexander, Washington Post, 30 Mar. 2024
Ben-Gurion had autocratic tendencies and was consumed by party infighting during his later years in office.
—Anshel Pfeffer, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2024
Bono’s plea to America referred to the ongoing headlines about fresh aid for Ukraine’s military efforts against the Russian invasion being held up amid congressional infighting.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 18 Feb. 2024
Bad press, huge political infighting, and strong emotions, yes.
—Dylan Sloan, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2024
Regina Garcia Cano and Gabriela Molina, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Apr. 2024
But time and money are being wasted on Trumpian drama, with factional infighting, poor leadership and, of course, legal troubles.
—Michelle Cottle, The Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2024
It’s become a crucible of infighting, tragedy, and sociopathic palace intrigue worthy of the HBO hit Succession.
—TIME, 4 Apr. 2024
The legislation now heads to the Missouri Senate, where its future is unclear as senators have yet to pass a single bill this year amid GOP infighting.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2024
The nonprofit National Congress of Black Women, co-founded by Chisholm in 1984 to improve the lives of Black women and boost their political aspirations, is racked by infighting and internal allegations of financial improprieties.
—Keith L. Alexander, Washington Post, 30 Mar. 2024
Ben-Gurion had autocratic tendencies and was consumed by party infighting during his later years in office.
—Anshel Pfeffer, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2024
Bono’s plea to America referred to the ongoing headlines about fresh aid for Ukraine’s military efforts against the Russian invasion being held up amid congressional infighting.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 18 Feb. 2024
Bad press, huge political infighting, and strong emotions, yes.
—Dylan Sloan, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2024
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“Infighting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/infighting. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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