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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Among Republicans more broadly, there is contentment — and perhaps an element of pleasant surprise — with how Trump has stayed comparatively silent while the Democratic infighting over Biden has played out.
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Niall Stanage, The Hill, 10 July 2024
The risks of igniting an intra-party fight are plentiful, especially at a time when Republicans want to show the country a unified front in contrast to Democratic infighting over President Joe Biden's age and fitness.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 9 July 2024
After the debate, that leaves Democrats as the party beset by endless infighting, leaving some lamenting the parties' clashing strategies.
—Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 9 July 2024
In Germany, ongoing infighting over debt limits has put the country’s three-way governing coalition under enormous strain.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN, 2 July 2024
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Niall Stanage, The Hill, 10 July 2024
The risks of igniting an intra-party fight are plentiful, especially at a time when Republicans want to show the country a unified front in contrast to Democratic infighting over President Joe Biden's age and fitness.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 9 July 2024
After the debate, that leaves Democrats as the party beset by endless infighting, leaving some lamenting the parties' clashing strategies.
—Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 9 July 2024
In Germany, ongoing infighting over debt limits has put the country’s three-way governing coalition under enormous strain.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN, 2 July 2024
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“Infighting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/infighting. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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