settle differences

Example Sentences

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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

Pelosi aims to settle differences between House and Senate Democrats on various topline numbers by Sept. 15, so committees can then hash out specifics.

From Washington Post • Sep. 6, 2021

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

Jones, a powerful owner who has increasingly tried to influence league matters, has emerged as an erratic insurgent among owners who prize order and typically settle differences amicably behind closed doors.

From New York Times • Nov. 10, 2017

Root, Elihu, author of Platt Amendment, 139; attempts to settle differences with Colombia, 268-270; visits South America, 303; on Monroe Doctrine, 330, 331.

From The United States and Latin America by Latane, John Holladay