friendly argument

Their voices continued in friendly argument as they went into the living room.

Therefore they had a friendly argument for a few weeks before he returned to Vietnam.

"This is just a friendly argument that may never get settled," he said.

Clearly she and Ewu had been involved in a friendly argument over just this question.

As she spoke there came a shout, and the sound of voices raised in friendly argument.

As things are it would be unthinkable to have even a friendly argument with an extraterrestrial.

They still took important decisions together following what were described by Stanley as "heated but friendly arguments".

Edward and Anthony had settled into a friendly argument about some mining investment.

Seth clapped one on the shoulder, interrupting the friendly argument.

This allowed for frequent debate and friendly argument amongst the differing hosts.

Seen from the outside, the resulting cabin, top left, at just 352 square feet, suggests a friendly argument between a box and a half gable.

Either that or her youth and innocence led her to believe there is such a thing as a friendly argument when discussing politics.

The Prime Minister had a friendly argument with his wife, each urging the other to go into the voting booth first.

Henderson and Flynn have friendly arguments and differences in the intervals between reporting.

A friendly argument ensues, at the end of which Sarah finds herself locked out of her flat.

Nonetheless, it was a friendly argument.

Darnay and Skye had had friendly arguments over the technological tools she used.

In fact, there were none of the friendly arguments that were a staple of the breakfasts.

In the crowd, furious but friendly arguments were taking place as surrounding groups watched, much the way one-on-one basketball games are enjoyed in urban America.

Occasionally, two men paired off and faced each other and the sounds of their boots resembled conversations or even friendly arguments.

Espresso served in little plastic cups inspired friendly arguments over béisbol and politicians who were too soft on Castro.

A friendly argument or light-hearted "trash-talk" about whose team is better can be fun but the real competition is and should be on the field.

Another fixated on Wisconsin and repeatedly tried to start friendly arguments about the Green Bay Packers.

He knew the Beadles well - they were very forceful and witty and Uncle would have many a fierce but friendly argument with them.

The little room evolved into a place of raucous but friendly arguments, jokes and stories, songs and gossip, helped along by wine, beer and Champagne.