spat
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Page Six reported that Janet and Jermaine got into a spat, with Janet critiquing almost every scene.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
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
Chinese visitors to Japan tumbled 45.2 percent in February from a year earlier, official data showed Wednesday, as the fallout from the countries' diplomatic spat bit for the third month running.
From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026
Greene broke with Trump last year in a furious spat that ended with her resignation.
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026
Its beautiful surface had gone blank, and it spat back her letter.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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