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dispute

[dih-spyoot] / dɪˈspyut /




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A lakefront homeowner likened his neighbor’s shoreline walks to a home invasion in a dispute that could go to the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

In the wake of that dispute, the Pentagon severed its contracts with the company, whose AI tools had been the only ones to hold defense security clearance.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

However, a dispute over payment had broken out with the Iraqi Kurd people-smuggler, Noah Aaron, who had organised the migrants' journey.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The Wayans clan left the series early on due to a contract dispute with Harvey and Bob Weinstein.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

I decided I would gently dispute with Hamlet, using my reason to stir doubt within him.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein




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