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power struggle

American  
[pau-er struhg-uhl] / ˈpaʊ ər ˌstrʌg əl /

noun

power struggles plural
  1. a process or relation of constant opposition between rivals competing for control.


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During a momentous power struggle in 2017, Sutskever and Brockman proposed giving Musk more than half of OpenAI’s equity.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Prince turned down a chance to duet with Jackson on “Bad” over what can only be perceived as a power struggle based on the lyrics.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

He announced his resignation Monday after a protracted power struggle with Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

The power struggle won’t end if you spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on a home for her to live in.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

As he lingered near death, unable to speak, the inevitable power struggle began.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

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