dispute
verb (used without object)
to engage in argument or debate.
had disputed
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past perfectof dispute.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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An attorney for Brahmbhatt had disputed the lenders’ allegations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 17, 2025
It's not clear whether Solomon reached a settlement with Dechert, which had disputed his allegations.
From Reuters ● Aug. 15, 2023
Henry Norris Russell did briefly acknowledge Cecilia Payne's discovery, but didn't mention how he had disputed it initially.
From Scientific American ● Jun. 22, 2023
But defence lawyers had disputed the extent of their client's "leadership", arguing the attack would have happened with or without him and noting he had no criminal history.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2022
We had disputed mildly over the need for woolens.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
