argy-bargies

noun

Definition of argy-bargiesnext
plural of argy-bargy, chiefly British
1
as in discussions
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue wouldn't be a cricket match without a little argy-bargy over the umpire's every call

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2
as in altercations
an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions the perennial argy-bargy over whether the monarchy should be abolished

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  1. discussions
  2. altercations
  3. consultations
  4. disagreements
  5. controversies
  6. conversations
  7. deliberations
  8. arguments
Noun
  • While 83% of entrepreneurs agree that wealth should support family goals, only 26% have initiated meaningful discussions on wealth transfer.
    Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Today, Emerging Fund finds itself as a co-investor in some of its portfolio companies with team owners, and some of its portfolio companies are in discussions to locate in stadium-adjacent real estate projects.
    Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of discussions
Noun
  • The peaceful gathering quickly escalated into violent clashes as protesters and officers engaged in running altercations through the city's streets.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Since then, reports of shopper brawls in parking lots and physical altercations in store aisles have only increased.
    Dr. Mara Einstein, Deadline, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of altercations
Noun
  • This tier provides personalized consultations, relocation guides and resources, as well as workshops on mental wellness, self-care and cultural adjustment.
    Christine Michel Carter, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Specializing in credit card debt, Freedom Debt Relief can help clients get started without fees up front and offers free credit card debt relief consultations.
    Elizabeth Gravier, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of consultations
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  • That, as well as personal details from his decades-old divorce and disagreements with lawmakers, doomed his nomination.
    Elena Moore, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Smith points to Praxis Labs’ Pivotal Practice as one way to make this possible, with responsive practice simulations for workday interactions such as giving feedback, setting performance expectations and managing disagreements.
    Mark C. Perna, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of disagreements
Noun
  • During Barack Obama's presidency, Attorney General Eric Holder revised guidelines for leak investigations after similar controversies over reporter surveillance.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The same court last week ordered a recount of the first-round votes, which added to the myriad controversies that have engulfed a chaotic election cycle.
    STEPHEN McGRATH THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of controversies
Noun
  • Multi-stage interviews and extended conversations in real working atmospheres ensure mutual understanding and passion alignment.
    Nazar Gulyk, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Following Qatar For many soccer fans around the world, such conversations will feel familiar from previous World Cups in both Russia and Qatar, with both posing issues around human rights.
    Ben Church, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of conversations
Noun
  • Both officials requested anonymity to discuss the ongoing internal deliberations.
    SARAH EL DEEB, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Over the first two days of deliberations, jurors sent several notes to the court requesting to review video evidence and rehear parts of the jury instructions and testimony during the trial.
    Gloria Pazmino, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of deliberations
Noun
  • During oral arguments in late September, appellate judges questioned whether James had gone too far, Politico reported.
    Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
  • During arguments on Tuesday, the justices considered a case involving an 88-mile rail line in Utah designed to transport crude oil to Gulf Coast refineries.
    Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of arguments
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