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in dispute

Idioms  
  1. Disagreed about, in controversy. For example, This parcel of land is in dispute, claimed by several persons, or The origin of this phrase is in dispute. [Mid-1600s]


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What’s not in dispute is the Batanes’ strategic location.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

Tottenham and their Brazil forward Richarlison are in dispute over the remaining nine months on his contract.

From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026

Plus: CK Hutchison launches arbitration in dispute over Panama Canal ports; Amazon plans to extend Prime Air drone deliveries.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026

That Castaneda’s books were largely flimflam isn’t in dispute.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026

What was in dispute was how much money the prisons would receive and how much would go to the civilian sector.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French

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