wrangle
verb (used without object)
to argue or dispute, especially in a noisy or angry manner.
have been wrangling
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present perfect progressiveof wrangle.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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On Capitol Hill, lawmakers for months have been wrangling over mandating the cockpit-system technology, with competing bills from both chambers of Congress.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026
The pair have been wrangling over the deal since Anglo American rejected BHP’s first takeover approach in April.
From BBC ● May 29, 2024
Attorneys have been wrangling about a visit a forensic psychologist retained by prosecutors made to the detention center where Ramos has been held.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 5, 2020
The investors represented by Jones Day and BlueMountain have been wrangling for control of the utility’s leadership for weeks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 12, 2019
They have been wrangling over this question for at least forty years.
From The Writings of Abraham Lincoln — Volume 4 The Lincoln-Douglas debates by Abraham Lincoln
