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disputed

[dih-spyoo-tid] / dɪˈspju tɪd /






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Pope Alexander II may therefore have supported William for reasons that went well beyond Harold's disputed claim to the English throne.

From Science Daily Aug. 11, 2026

Federal officials said the two states had failed to provide sufficient evidence that a number of disputed medical claims were legitimate.

From Salon Aug. 5, 2026

Four Palestinians and an Israeli soldier were also killed in the incident, the original cause of which is disputed.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

Hims & Hers disputed the lawsuit and said it would defend itself against the claims.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 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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