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spat

[spat] / spæt /


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When questioned about the spat with White, Clark became defensive and essentially blamed the media.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Gun-rights advocates are watching the spat with dismay.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Earlier this season, Lisandro Martinez was involved in a spat with Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt after they made comments about his height and ability to compete with Erling Haaland in the Manchester derby.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Elon Musk and Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary got into a spat in early 2026 over the technology.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Just then, the forest spat them out at the foot of the trash mountains.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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