in dispute

phrase

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

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Who should control it — whether Jerusalem or a new Palestinian state or entity — has been in dispute for decades. Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2026 Also in dispute are several items in a storage unit that belong to John, including antiques and thousand-dollar glass artwork by artist Chihuly. Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026 And key details remain in dispute, including the future of Iran's uranium enrichment program and whether the ceasefire applies to Israeli military action in Lebanon, which already threatens to unravel the shaky detente. Josh Meyer, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026 Federal law requires schools to immediately enroll youth who present as homeless, even if their eligibility is in dispute. Wcco Staff, CBS News, 8 Apr. 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 24 Jul. 2026.

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