spats

Example Sentences

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Prone to social media outbursts, grandiloquent speeches and public spats, Petro has burned through more than 60 ministers in four years.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

The tensions are so high that even comments that appear to be jokes can trigger diplomatic spats.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

While spats have flared up between the two countries in recent decades, fueled by historical animosity, this time it feels different, say analysts.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

There are spats and hugs, frolics and bonding, and not much thrust to the tale.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025

“I wish I was his apprentice,” said one of the spats, then grimaced like he had just bitten into a rancid cheese Danish.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman