dispute
verb (used without object)
to engage in argument or debate.
were 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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Long and her attorney reached out before the goat was butchered and told sheriff, fair and county officials they were disputing ownership of the goat.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2024
Vettel and team-mate Lance Stroll, Lawrence's son, ended last season fighting on track at most races with Alpine and McLaren, who were disputing fourth place in the championship.
From BBC ● Apr. 6, 2023
At the eatery, Tuckson had tried to detain two women who were disputing their bill, the prosecutors wrote.
From Washington Post ● May 24, 2022
However, other city officials were disputing that account.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 14, 2021
In mild weather, during moonlight nights, his notes are heard regularly, as though the performer were disputing with the echoes of his own voice.
From Birds, Illustrated by Color Photography, Vol. 2, No. 6 December, 1897 by Various
