stoush
Americanverb (used with object)
noun
verb
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"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Etymology
Origin of stoush
First recorded in 1890–95; perhaps imitative
Example Sentences
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This stoush over using European names for locally made products has stalled this week's trade talks, with the EU refusing Australia better access to their markets unless Australia agrees to rebrand its products.
From Salon
So, straight back to his stoush against Wagner to start the next set.
From The Guardian
Hewitt wasn’t about to get involved in a stoush with Tomic, saying it was “Bernie being Bernie and losing and going on and complaining.”
From Seattle Times
No jurisdiction anywhere in the world inflicts as much gambling harm and losses on its community as New South Wales and the Opera House advertising stoush just highlights how the industry uses its power and connections to stand over government and get whatever it wants, irrespective of the harm caused.
From The Guardian
Some are concerned about upsetting wealthy donors, while others see it simply as a "stoush" among the arts elite.
From BBC
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