spats
Example Sentences
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Harry, 41, has also been involved in other legal spats, including over his police protection in Britain following his dramatic departure from front-line royal duties six years ago.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
She hands out camping chairs, decides when it is safe to use the escalator, and de-escalates spats between people squabbling over a patch of floor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
BP has previous experience when it comes to spats with its top brass.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026
The whale's ordeal has sparked a media frenzy -- with non-stop coverage from TV channels, online outlets and social media influencers -- but has also led to angry spats and conspiracy theories.
From Barron's ● May 2, 2026
He knew as well as she did that they were making fun of his spats and he was filled with bitterness at the narrow-mindedness of Williamsburg.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
