But short of a nasty battle over the airline's planes, they do not have a better option.

The offer is expected to set off a nasty battle involving some of the nation's most visible media and entertainment companies.

One less pleasant summoning occurred during a nasty battle for control of the school, in 1985.

And it would put the Clinton Administration in the awkward position of having to fight a nasty battle all over again.

Some foreign governments are already maneuvering for what they expect will be an increasingly nasty economic and political battle with Washington.

But it happened in Hebron during that nasty battle last spring.

She said the fall campaign would be easier because it presented a stark choice, rather than a nasty battle among friends.

A nasty primary battle among Democrats could work to the advantage of Republicans.

I warned you that this was a nasty battle.

The commercials, which began last week, are the latest round in an increasingly nasty battle.