dispute
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Francisco and Gabriela Gonzalez were furious at Avery because of a child custody dispute, according to the sources.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
He has absolutely no authority to prevent any party from seeking relief in another court, let alone the home courts with natural jurisdiction over this dispute.
From Slate • May 19, 2026
Knuth was also reportedly involved in a financial dispute with Isak's three children over the Mango founder's will.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
Another wave of industrial action is due to take place as London Underground drivers walk out in a dispute over the voluntary introduction of a four-day week with condensed hours.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Someone shouted down the alley, one of the new boys most likely, not completely broken in by Connelly yet, and the shouts cracked open into a dispute.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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