dispute
verb (used without object)
to engage in argument or debate.
was disputing
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past progressiveof dispute.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Keeler was disputing Littlefeather’s claims that her father was White Mountain Apache and Yaqui.
From New York Times ● Oct. 29, 2022
Boateng’s defense lawyer, Kai Walden, previously said his client was disputing the allegations.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 9, 2021
Reade did not immediately elaborate but later said she was disputing the headline of the piece.
From Slate ● May 2, 2020
It was not clear what stories Trump was disputing.
From Reuters ● Oct. 4, 2017
"Well, Jonas," said James, "which of us was disputing?"
From Rollo's Philosophy. [Air] by Jacob Abbott
