disputed
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It opposed restoring access for prayers, citing safety concerns during demolition work, a position disputed by the worshippers' lawyer.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the administration’s emergency request to force California to set aside the disputed ballots.
From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2026
Instead of calling for street protests after the disputed 1988 vote, Cárdenas urged his supporters to continue their struggle through ballots.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
Augustin disputed that characterization of the presentations and said he’s provided only factual information about the measure so residents can understand the choices before them.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026
The story of Bateson’s “conversion” to Mendel’s theory during a train ride has been disputed by some historians.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
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