spat

Example Sentences

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The pre-emptive, public move by Amodei escalated the spat to Hegseth, after which there was a near-zero chance of reconciliation, an administration official said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Greene broke with Trump last year in a furious spat that ended with her resignation.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

One positive consequence of Anthropic’s spat with the government is that the company has seemingly gained the favor of users over what’s being perceived as its principled stance.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026

The public spat between the dueling San Francisco companies showcased an intense rivalry between OpenAI and Anthropic as they go head-to-head in a battle that could shape the technology’s future.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

The lieutenant spat, wiped his chin with the back of his hand, and nodded his head.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri