spat
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A former Soviet republic, Turkmenistan used to export gas exclusively to Russia until 2009, when a diplomatic spat with Moscow accelerated a pivot towards Beijing.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 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
Greene broke with Trump last year in a furious spat that ended with her resignation.
From BBC • Mar. 13, 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
The outer skin was tough—Mal spat hers out—but biting through to the flesh of it was astonishing.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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