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Synonyms

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]

Example Sentences

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Hutchison has been in dispute over the concessions since Panama’s Supreme Court ruled its port operations unconstitutional.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

As with the Idaho case, key facts were in dispute.

From Slate • Jan. 7, 2026

Whether Doyle has truly accepted responsibility for his atrocious decisions on 26 May is in dispute.

From BBC • Dec. 16, 2025

The facts regarding Skaggs’ death are not in dispute.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

Yet the devilry is in the details, and as I delved deeper, I discovered that the money in dispute was connected to another victim of the Reign of Terror, George Bigheart.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann

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