settle differences
Example Sentences
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Despite sporadic discussions on a peace deal to agree on borders, settle differences over the enclave and unfreeze relations, tensions remain high and skirmishes along the shared border are a regular occurrence.
From Reuters ● Sep. 1, 2023
Ideally, it would be in Taiwan’s best interest if both sides backed off and found “reasoned ways” to settle differences, he said.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 18, 2022
Many companies prefer to settle differences through arbitration rather than court proceedings, because it is faster and less likely to result in large financial awards for aggrieved employees.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 24, 2019
With little time left ahead of a deadline to agree to a renewed Nafta trade deal, Canadian and US officials on Sunday tried to settle differences on tough issues such as protection against US tariffs.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 30, 2018
Taft, W. H., proclaims provisional government in Cuba, 142; tries to settle differences with Colombia resulting from Panama Revolution, 270-274; relations with Nicaragua and Honduras, 280-285; and Huerta revolution, 308.
From The United States and Latin America by John Holladay Latane
