long-running row

Frequency: 6.88.5 per million words

an informal term for a noisy argument or disagreement that has lasted a long time

long-runningADJECTIVE + NOUN

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row

Examples (10)

  • The villagers finally resolved their long-running row over water rights.
  • A long-running row erupted between the siblings regarding their inheritance.
  • The company's board was plagued by a long-running row about its future strategy.
  • Despite numerous attempts, the neighbours couldn't settle their long-running row over the fence.
  • The football club's management has been embroiled in a long-running row with its fans.
  • It's a shame that such a trivial matter escalated into a long-running row.
  • Journalists reported on the long-running row between the two political parties.
  • After years, the local council managed to mediate an end to the long-running row.
  • The divorce proceedings included a bitter, long-running row over child custody.
  • Can we find a solution to this long-running row before it causes more damage?