squabble

Example Sentences

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This makes Anthropic’s squabble with the Pentagon over the use of its tools even more disturbing and shortsighted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

And like in any squabble, there will be a winner and a loser.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 25, 2026

The Olympians’ defense frustrated Palos Verdes quarterback Ryan Rakowski, who was ejected with 11:41 left after getting into a squabble with Leuzinger linebacker Samu Moala.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2025

Anna Alexandrova denied posting eight anti-war messages on social media, insisting the case was motivated by a squabble over land with a neighbour.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2025

I may be grateful that Charles and Isaac, who were by his side, turned their heads away, ashamed at our squabble.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson