spats
Example Sentences
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Public spats over fouls and a fixation on transgender policy have overshadowed the WNBA’s rising attendance and TV audiences.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
“Right now, I couldn’t buy spats for a hummingbird.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
The majority of his years in the DUP were smooth compared to the UUP spats that prompted his departure.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
BP has previous experience when it comes to spats with its top brass.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026
He decided to put the spats away in the box when he got home and not wear them again until they moved to a more decent neighborhood.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
