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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Biden's immigration team was plagued with infighting and responsibility dodging as the border problem grew over three years, as Axios has reported.
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Alex Thompson, Axios, 23 Sep. 2024
Deep discontent with a national government notorious for infighting, anti-immigration sentiment and skepticism toward German military aid for Ukraine are among the factors that have contributed to support for populist parties in the region, which is less prosperous than western Germany.
—Mahnoor Khan, Fortune, 1 Sep. 2024
The infighting has led some Democrats to question whether the negativity could damage party unity heading into the general election.
—Lawrence Andrea, Journal Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2024
In April, Trump got involved in infighting between Republicans on the Judiciary and Intelligence committees when the House needed to renew Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, a key surveillance tool essential to national security.
—Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Sep. 2024
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Alex Thompson, Axios, 23 Sep. 2024
Deep discontent with a national government notorious for infighting, anti-immigration sentiment and skepticism toward German military aid for Ukraine are among the factors that have contributed to support for populist parties in the region, which is less prosperous than western Germany.
—Mahnoor Khan, Fortune, 1 Sep. 2024
The infighting has led some Democrats to question whether the negativity could damage party unity heading into the general election.
—Lawrence Andrea, Journal Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2024
In April, Trump got involved in infighting between Republicans on the Judiciary and Intelligence committees when the House needed to renew Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, a key surveillance tool essential to national security.
—Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Sep. 2024
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