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The dispute over how sacred time should be measured may have intensified the sect's conflict with religious leaders in Jerusalem and contributed to its isolation.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026

Having left Highfield Road in 2005 they became embroiled in a bitter dispute over the Ricoh Arena in 2013 and its rent.

From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026

For anyone disappointed that the courts have apparently closed the book on whether a Reese’s pumpkin needs a face, the dispute may not be over yet.

From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026

What isn’t in dispute is that Xi carries the ordinary risk factors of a man in his 70s.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

Coke’s initial reaction to the Pepsi Challenge was to dispute its findings.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell

Mediating disputes among the executive branch’s advisers and officials before they reach the president is also an important part of the job.

From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2026

But tensions flared back up later in the month after disputes over alternative shipping channels and alleged U.S. bypass moves.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026

They have histories of border disputes and even military confrontations.

From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026

While the ICC prosecutes individuals, the ICJ adjudicates disputes between states.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

I learned of these men from the chiefs and headmen who came to the Great Place to settle disputes and try cases.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

The labels have disputed the claims and argue that these deals advance the interests of artists and songwriters.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026

Smith went on to stake a claim in its ownership, which was disputed by Campbell's daughter, Gina Campbell, and the museum.

From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026

Every spring, mason Mohammad Ghulam Sarwar boards a train to Indian Kashmir, seeking higher wages despite the risk of being targeted by militants in the disputed Himalayan region.

From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026

His visit comes six years after a deadly military clash along the disputed Tibetan border between China and India, with ties gradually improving through restored flights, visas and high-level contacts.

From Barron's ● Sep. 13, 2026

Estraven asked, “How does it chance that you, the Lord of Stok, are here on disputed land alone?”

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin

In response to the Palace disputing his account, Earl Spencer, who shares his first name with the King, said: "They've sort of smudged that one, haven't they? They've said that recollections may vary."

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

Thompson spent months asking for clarity about the added charges—and disputing some—and eventually wound up paying about $6,000 out of pocket.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026

In a settlement agreement reached last year, Conservice agreed to provide any California tenant disputing their bill with copies of invoices and formulas used to determine their specific charges.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

Jolie later pushed back in her own court filings, disputing Pitt’s characterization of Shefler.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 6, 2026

I ain’t disputing that I’m a whole lot smarter than most other children who’re near ’bout twelve years old, but I couldn’t for anything see how come a river made so much difference.

From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis