spat
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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
The spat led to a legal showdown with the Pentagon -- although the tensions have since thawed somewhat.
From Barron's • May 28, 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
Lululemon’s board was narrowing in on a resolution of its long-running spat with company founder Chip Wilson last week—according to emails—before things fell apart.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
So when Dad said Mom’s sleeping, the word swallowed me whole and spat me back out.
From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller
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