power struggle
noun
: a fight for control
The power struggle between the two owners destroyed the company.
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Hence, the Wolves rule the quarantine zone with an iron fist, and are currently embroiled in a power struggle with the Scars.
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Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
The New York Times had previously reported that President Trump replaced the acting IRS commissioner amid a power struggle between Bessent and Musk, who had installed his choice to lead the agency.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2025
Roy Disney, long considered a champion of the animation department, had left that November amid a power struggle with Eisner.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 21 May 2025
There also appears to be the potential for some fiery drama at this time, like a power struggle.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025
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Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
The New York Times had previously reported that President Trump replaced the acting IRS commissioner amid a power struggle between Bessent and Musk, who had installed his choice to lead the agency.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2025
Roy Disney, long considered a champion of the animation department, had left that November amid a power struggle with Eisner.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 21 May 2025
There also appears to be the potential for some fiery drama at this time, like a power struggle.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for power struggle
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“Power struggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/power%20struggle. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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