dispute

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The U.S. president eventually backed down on his threats to take control of Greenland, but the dispute appeared to represent a turning point in his relations with Europe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

At the same time, Lively has framed the dispute as a test case for California’s relatively new law protecting people who speak publicly about sexual misconduct.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

It comes as the 55-year-old is in an ongoing legal dispute with Pride in London after he was accused of trying to frustrate the investigation into his conduct.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The crux of the dispute is what it means for a child to be subject to U.S. “jurisdiction.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

It was all declined, and over a mere rules dispute.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady