settle differences
Example Sentences
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Despite sporadic discussions on a peace deal to agree on borders, settle differences over the enclave and unfreeze relations, tensions remain high and skirmishes along the shared border are a regular occurrence.
From Reuters ● Sep. 1, 2023
Ideally, it would be in Taiwan’s best interest if both sides backed off and found “reasoned ways” to settle differences, he said.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 18, 2022
With little time left ahead of a deadline to agree to a renewed Nafta trade deal, Canadian and US officials on Sunday tried to settle differences on tough issues such as protection against US tariffs.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 30, 2018
Jones, a powerful owner who has increasingly tried to influence league matters, has emerged as an erratic insurgent among owners who prize order and typically settle differences amicably behind closed doors.
From New York Times ● Nov. 10, 2017
Well, no, dear; grown people cannot settle differences in that pretty way.
From A Garland for Girls by Louisa May Alcott
