tussle between

Frequency: 7.210.1 per million words

Indicates a struggle involving two or more specific parties.

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Examples (10)

  • There was a diplomatic tussle between the two countries over trade policies.
  • The ongoing tussle between the two political factions shows no sign of ending.
  • She found herself in a bitter tussle between her loyalty to her family and her professional ethics.
  • The legal tussle between the tech giants over patent infringement lasted for years.
  • A fierce tussle between the rival gangs erupted in the street.
  • The children had a playful tussle between themselves over the last cookie.
  • Investors are closely watching the tussle between the company's board and its activist shareholders.
  • Historically, there have been many power tussles between different royal families.
  • The coach tried to resolve the internal tussle between the two star players.
  • This latest tussle between the union and management could lead to a strike.