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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]


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In its judgement, the IPT stated: "It is not in dispute that his journalism has made an important contribution to the debate on matters of importance in Northern Ireland."

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

“Having the two leading U.S. names in dispute risks distracting the sector at the moment Washington says it wants a domestic industry built,” one expert said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 2, 2026

That Castaneda’s books were largely flimflam isn’t in dispute.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 23, 2026

That Anthony came of his own volition isn’t in dispute.

From The Wall Street Journal May 19, 2026

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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