spats
Example Sentences
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“Right now, I couldn’t buy spats for a hummingbird.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
Weiss’s takeover of CBS News and her editorial decision-making have led to spats with the network’s top talent that have spilled into public view.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
The whale's ordeal has sparked a media frenzy -- with non-stop coverage from TV channels, online outlets and social media influencers -- but has also led to angry spats and conspiracy theories.
From Barron's ● May 2, 2026
While spats have flared up between the two countries in recent decades, fueled by historical animosity, this time it feels different, say analysts.
From BBC ● Feb. 16, 2026
“You’ll get a present. I’ll buy you fawn-colored spats this year.”
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
