spats

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Spats between Weiss’s roster of deputies and the show’s stars have morphed into a fight over the future and soul of the program.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Spats happened in the classroom, too, as children sat alongside peers for six hours in a row.

From Washington Post • Apr. 12, 2022

Spats with governments across Europe about production, supplies, possible side effects and the vaccine’s merits have dogged the Anglo-Swedish drugmaker for months.

From Reuters • Mar. 25, 2021

Spats, insults, intellectual argy-bargy, and then on Saturday a formal contest: Ireland v England.

From The Guardian • Feb. 2, 2019

"Spats and white vest-slips will be worn by all the more prominent guests," he replied firmly.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, June 9, 1920 by Various