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in dispute

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  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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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

At least part of the initial award is in dispute, and Ghaffar is pursuing his own claims of unpaid fees from his time working with Paulson.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 17, 2026

Around 370 workers employed by Edinburgh Airport Limited as airport ambassadors, airside support officers, engineers and managers also remain in dispute with their employer.

From BBC Jun. 15, 2026

This is particularly so with dates just around the time that people first came to the Americas, which is one of the reasons the matter is so perennially in dispute.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson

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