dust-up
Britishnoun
verb
Example Sentences
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The dust-up over data comes as the cattle industry contends with a growing list of challenges, including from the U.S.-Iran war, which has increased costs for farming staples like fuel and fertilizer.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 18, 2026
She was one of five players assessed technical fouls amid a fourth-quarter dust-up that also involved former teammate DeWanna Bonner.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
The Oregon dust-up touched on both the friendly-physician model and the role of support organizations, though private equity wasn’t involved.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
For this week’s Slate Plus bonus episode, Emily, John, and David discuss this week’s dust-up between Stephen Colbert and CBS amid FCC threats over an interview with Texas Democrat James Talarico.
From Slate ● Feb. 19, 2026
We were in just the right mood, and there would certainly have been a dust-up if our company commander had not appeared.
From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque
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