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O'Donnell and Trump have squabbled publicly and repeatedly since her first stint as a co-host on ABC's "The View."

From Salon • Mar. 12, 2025

The proceedings have been moving at a halting pace, as prosecutors and defense attorneys have squabbled over who should serve on the jury.

From Washington Post • Feb. 16, 2023

Lawmakers have squabbled over details of privacy proposals, and tech giants have deployed armies of lobbyists to water down or destroy legislation.

From New York Times • Nov. 14, 2022

Union Pacific, which has police powers along the tracks, and law enforcement officials have squabbled about who is to blame for the cargo thefts.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2022

We have squabbled over religion long enough, and each holds his own faith still.

From The Evil Guest by Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan