in dispute

phrase

: disagreed on : being argued about
The matter/issue is still in dispute.

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To support the defense, that evidence generally must connect the lack of restraint to the specific injuries in dispute. — Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026 The game is also why the rivalry’s record books are in dispute. — Pj Green september 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2026 The zoning change now in dispute was part of the latest code update, a package of 134 zoning and regulation changes the council approved May 11. — David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Sep. 2026 The fact that Salazar killed Clinkunbroomer was not in dispute, but his defense attorney and family said he was deeply disturbed at the time, hearing voices that told him to kill himself. — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in dispute

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“In dispute.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20dispute. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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