settle differences

Example Sentences

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"We urge parties to immediately stop the fighting, settle differences peacefully through dialogue and consultation, and avoid escalation," spokesperson Wang Wenbin said at a regular press briefing.

From Reuters • Nov. 6, 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

Lohm, riding over to Kleinwalde to settle differences between Dellwig and the labourers, or to try offenders, met these three several times, and supposed that Klutz must be courting the governess.

From The Benefactress by Elizabeth