spat

Example Sentences

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The spat is emerging as a source of frustration in Congo, which already holds a historic grudge with its old colonial ruler.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

Greene broke with Trump last year in a furious spat that ended with her resignation.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

In February, he announced a plan to ban social media for under-16s, sparking a spat with X owner Elon Musk and Telegram founder Pavel Durov.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

One positive consequence of Anthropic’s spat with the government is that the company has seemingly gained the favor of users over what’s being perceived as its principled stance.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026

Juhuri—a mix of Hebrew and Persian—could be so soft and musical, but not when Babulya spat it out like she was doing at that moment.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack