wrangle
verb (used without object)
to argue or dispute, especially in a noisy or angry manner.
were wrangling
-
past progressiveof wrangle.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Several companies were wrangling with the FDA over manufacturing problems at the very time they were negotiating contracts with BARDA.
From Reuters ● Dec. 2, 2021
In the decades that the FAA and the airline industry were wrangling over seat standards, flying was becoming a much more common and accessible part of American life.
From Salon ● Dec. 7, 2019
Delegates from all three sides were wrangling over the terms of the final communique.
From Reuters ● Jan. 24, 2017
Just as the Obama administration and Congress were wrangling over details of a nuclear agreement with Iran last week, the group of 24 executives were touring the country on a fact-finding mission.
From New York Times ● Apr. 19, 2015
The twins had long left the subject of the embargo on Chetworth, and were wrangling and chaffing over the details of Desmond's packing, when there was a knock at the door.
From Elizabeth's Campaign by Mrs. Humphry Ward
