Cryptic crossword clue
Fighting ultimately against American support for arms? 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word TUSSLING

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The straight part
We know that "Fighting" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fighting = tussling.
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What does TUSSLING mean?

TUSSLING verb
  1. To have a tussle.
TUSSLING noun
  1. The act of one who tussles; a struggle.

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