dispute
verb (used without object)
to engage in argument or debate.
Example Sentences
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Noel Tata has declared the vote illegal, a stance the board disputes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
He added that both sides have agreed on products that can be left aside in future trade disputes.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
This means key disputes on tariffs, China's dominance on rare earth supplies and access to advanced US chips are being kicked forward into yet another round of negotiations.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
The remaining disputes in the case involve the National Science Foundation, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Institutes of Health and the Departments of Defense, Transportation and Energy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
Rome would supply military forces, collect taxes, exploit resources, and have the deciding vote in any disputes.
From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby
