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Wrangle

usgb/ˈræŋɡl/Volume
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Minor DisputesPlay
Use 'wrangle' when referring to arguments over trivial matters, not serious conflicts. SlideThe couple wrangled about what to watch on TV.
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Extended DebatePlay
'Wrangle' implies a lengthy, back-and-forth argument, not a quick exchange. SlideThe authors wrangled for weeks about the book's title.
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Informal UsePlay
'Wrangle' is casual and may not suit formal or academic discussions. SlideThey wrangled over where to hang the picture.