infighting
noun
in·fight·ing
ˈin-ˌfī-tiŋ 
1
: prolonged and often bitter dissension or rivalry among members of a group or organization
bureaucratic infighting
2
: rough-and-tumble fighting
3
: fighting or boxing at close quarters
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continued infighting has just completely robbed that political action committee of its effectiveness
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There is constant infighting there among users, such as SpaceX, Blue Origin, and other launch companies, in addition to conflicts with the Space Force and Federal Aviation Administration.
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Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026
In a departure from the infighting of decades ago, other late-night hosts have rallied around Colbert.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
Party infighting, rising gas prices and a divisive war in Iran could spell trouble for congressional Republicans in the fast-approaching midterm elections.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 18 May 2026
The political turmoil has already sent government borrowing costs to multi-decade highs, and UK business leaders complained that the Labour Party infighting would further damage investment.
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Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026
In a departure from the infighting of decades ago, other late-night hosts have rallied around Colbert.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
Party infighting, rising gas prices and a divisive war in Iran could spell trouble for congressional Republicans in the fast-approaching midterm elections.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 18 May 2026
The political turmoil has already sent government borrowing costs to multi-decade highs, and UK business leaders complained that the Labour Party infighting would further damage investment.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 15 May 2026
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“Infighting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/infighting. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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