spats

Example Sentences

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The sad saga of a humpback whale stranded a month ago on the German coast has sparked a flood of compassion but also a media frenzy, angry spats, conspiracy theories and death threats.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

The four-legged felines were rumoured to have had a long-running feud, with highly publicised spats during their overlapping time in Westminster.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

There are spats and hugs, frolics and bonding, and not much thrust to the tale.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025

China plans to implement a steel export licensing mechanism next year, a move that could curb outflow of the metal that has been the subject of trade spats across the globe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

“You’ll get a present. I’ll buy you fawn-colored spats this year.”

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith