三みつ巴どもえの争あらそい

expression, noun

three-cornered battle; three-way fight

Refers to a conflict or competition involving three parties, often with shifting alliances. The phrase evokes the mitsudomoe symbol (three comma-like shapes in a circle).

See also: 三つ巴戦

• 選せん挙きょは三みつ巴どもえの争あらそいになった。

  The election turned into a three-way race.

• 市し場じょうシェアをめぐって三みつ巴どもえの争あらそいが続つづいている。

  A three-cornered battle over market share continues.