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turf war
noun
- a dispute between criminals or gangs over the right to operate within a particular area
- any dispute in which one party seeks to obtain increased rights or influence
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After all, that turf war has been almost de rigueur in Washington political infighting.
From The Daily Beast
This has the potential makings of a monumental interagency turf war.
From The Daily Beast
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