cross fires

noun

Definition of cross firesnext
plural of cross fire
as in altercations
an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions viewers tune in to witness the weekly cross fire between the liberal and conservative commentators

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  1. altercations
  2. disagreements
  3. controversies
  4. arguments
Noun
  • Seiden also had physical altercations with Araujo, says Allie, but her friend was afraid to call 911 or go to police for help.
    Richard Fetzer, CBS News, 18 Oct. 2024
  • In December 2023, the prisons experienced five homicides at four prisons, and other serious incidents, including numerous deaths after altercations between inmates, and a Central State Prison inmate dying from cardiac arrest after being stabbed, treated at a hospital and returning to prison.
    Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of altercations
Noun
  • Apple canceled the show after two seasons as Stewart detailed disagreements between himself and the streamer.
    Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
  • As the threat of conflict pushes prices up, internal disagreements within OPEC+ threaten to pull them down, creating a volatile environment for oil prices.
    Robert Daugherty, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of disagreements
Noun
  • Continue reading … ‘LOADED GUN IN MY FACE’ – Garth Brooks has faced a list of controversies over the years.
    Fox News, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This commentary provides information on controversies surrounding the economic effects of PBMs that led up to the suit.
    Alden Abbott, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of controversies
Noun
  • Circuit Judge Michael Brennan, writing for the majority, rejected both arguments.
    Reuters, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Lai’s trial, which began in December, is expected to resume next week, with Lai taking the stand for the first time as defense arguments begin.
    Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of arguments
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