Knighton, much paler than when the whole saga began, 56 days ago, never smiled through an acrimonious exchange of questions.

That was the most acrimonious exchange they'd ever had, though Leah wasn't known for the ability to get along with others.

The visit comes after months of acrimonious exchanges over drug policies that have strained relations between the two countries.

"As I recall, our meetings in those early days were characterized by what might be described as, ah, somewhat direct and acrimonious exchanges."

And he cast their acrimonious exchanges during the primaries as a beneficial experience that prepared him for the general election.

Today's hearing was filled with acrimonious exchanges between the three witnesses and Republicans on the committee.

The lengthy debate on the bill was marked by acrimonious exchanges and was adjourned once.

The conversation, if such an acrimonious exchange could be so called, ended abruptly.

Both women fell silent, but it was plain that the acrimonious exchange continued telepathically.

He eventually fell out with Sordello and the two had an acrimonious exchange of vitriolic sirventes in 1240-1.