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Synonyms

in dispute

Idioms  

  1. Disagreed about, in controversy. For example, This parcel of land is in dispute, claimed by several persons, or The origin of this phrase is in dispute. [Mid-1600s]

Example Sentences

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As with the Idaho case, key facts were in dispute.

From Slate • Jan. 7, 2026

Both the prosecution and defence representatives remain in dispute on any possible retrial.

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2025

Corbyn, 76, and Sultana, 32, both former Labour MPs, have been frequently in dispute since they announced the party in July.

From Barron's • Nov. 30, 2025

The facts about the situation on the ground in Portland were not in dispute at the hearing on Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2025

This is particularly so with dates just around the time that people first came to the Americas, which is one of the reasons the matter is so perennially in dispute.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson

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