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
  • These altercations have raised concerns that the United States, a longtime ally of the Philippines, could become involved in a potential conflict.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
  • College players are meant to be taught to control their emotions when things boil over into physical altercations.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of altercations
Noun
  • These kinds of international disagreements are hardly new.
    Max Abrahms and Joseph Mroszczyk, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Avoid arguments, spats, disagreements, squabbles, and out-and-out fights as much as possible.
    Eli Amdur, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of disagreements
Noun
  • The year’s mounting censorship controversies ultimately—and inevitably—created a crisis of faith at these institutions, which purportedly exist as repositories of history.
    Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • There are scenes where Evan is discussing issues with his high school students—but those scenes primarily center mature controversies and include profanity.
    DeVonne Goode, Parents, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of controversies
Noun
  • After the initial contact, Eggleston would typically receive a packet with letters from acquaintances and other information to substantiate their arguments for the Justice Department review.
    Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The government immediately appealed the ruling to the Eleventh Circuit, and the oral arguments were heard in October of this year.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of arguments
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