disputed
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Smith went on to stake a claim in its ownership, which was disputed by Campbell's daughter, Gina Campbell, and the museum.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
The Philippines, which has been locked for more than a decade in an intense standoff with China over disputed territorial claims in the South China Sea, appeared to be a top target.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
His arrival comes six years after a deadly 2020 military clash along their disputed Tibetan border, with ties gradually improving through restored flights, visas and high-level contacts.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
UC has disputed the federal findings at its campuses and said the university system complies with federal and state laws.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Flipping back to the beginning of the test, Reynie read the very first question again: “The territories of the Naxcivan Autonomous Republic and the Nagorno-Karabakh region are disputed by what two countries?”
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
