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Before they were squabbling in court and attending fashion galas, today’s masters of the universe built their names on engineering, coding and hard-charging leadership.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Nigeria’s players were squabbling with their coaching staff and federation as well, and less than a week before the World Cup, there were fears this game might not be played.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 16, 2023

As Warren and Buttigieg were squabbling, Klobuchar broke in to admonish both for their exchanges.

From Washington Post • Dec. 19, 2019

While these outraged boys were squabbling, they missed the point—the dustbin is history.

From Slate • Apr. 24, 2014

“Oh, Westley,” she said, “I must never disappoint you,” and she hurried downstairs to where her parents were squabbling.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman