Example Sentences

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Karish became part of the zone Lebanon was disputing after Beirut expanded its claim, according to Laury Haytayan, a Lebanese oil and gas expert.

From Reuters • Jun. 6, 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

Senator John McCain, an Arizona Republican who leads the Armed Services Committee, said in an interview that no one was disputing Chief Owens’s heroism.

From New York Times • Mar. 1, 2017

Stepan Arkadyevitch was disputing with Alexey Alexandrovitch's servant, and insisting on being announced.

From Anna Karenina by Garnett, Constance