squabbled

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Parton’s in-laws and her own father squabbled over who bore the financial burden of supporting Parton and her daughters, for Handsome Charlie had left his household in debt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

The boxers squabbled like petulant schoolchildren at a news conference in February, with Eubank holding court, taking aim at everyone in his eyeline, including Benn and Hearn.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2025

O'Donnell and Trump have squabbled publicly and repeatedly since her first stint as a co-host on ABC's "The View."

From Salon • Mar. 12, 2025

The lawyers squabbled over the agreement, could not come to a resolution and the deal fell apart.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 2, 2024

The three of them squabbled, and Penelope sighed.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood