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Power struggle

A power struggle is situation where two or more people or groups fight to gain dominance over each other. The term is most commonly used in a political context, when parties contend for power or leadership positions, wherein the winner seems unclear.

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A power struggle is situation where two or more people or groups fight to gain dominance over each other. The term is most commonly used in a political context, when parties contend for power or leadership positions, wherein the winner seems unclear.123

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  1. "Definition of POWER STRUGGLE". www.merriam-webster.com. 2026-06-02. Retrieved 2026-06-08.
  2. "power struggle". dictionary.cambridge.org. 2026-06-03. Retrieved 2026-06-08.
  3. Black, Earl; Black, Merle (2007). Divided America: The Ferocious Power Struggle in American Politics. Simon and Schuster. ISBN 978-0-7432-6206-4.