spat
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Verhoeven spat out his gumshield while Usyk immediately protested at the added time his opponent was given to recover.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
Lululemon’s board was narrowing in on a resolution of its long-running spat with company founder Chip Wilson last week—according to emails—before things fell apart.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Elon Musk and Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary got into a spat in early 2026 over the technology.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
Page Six reported that Janet and Jermaine got into a spat, with Janet critiquing almost every scene.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
“This whole time, you let us believe you were gone,” Thandiwe spat.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
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