dispute
verb (used without object)
to engage in argument or debate.
is disputing
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present progressiveof dispute (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Hims & Hers is disputing the claims and said it would defend itself in court.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
Mr Abaraonye is disputing the no-confidence vote, telling the BBC people campaigning to oust him had "unsupervised access" to the email account collecting proxy ballots.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2025
The Boring Co. is disputing the violation letter, a state spokesperson said.
From Salon ● Oct. 12, 2025
Rust Movie Productions is disputing the findings and the sanction.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 4, 2022
Yes, it seems to be a fact that everybody is questioning and nobody is disputing.
From The Brentons by Wilson C. Dexter
