in dispute

phrase

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

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With even the trial date itself in dispute and Gulf sovereign funds backing much of the equity amid regional turmoil, the Ellisons may have won the bidding war only to inherit a much costlier fight. Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026 That part is not in dispute, and Stokes would be the first to tell you his lab is faster and better for it. Dr. Mario García, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 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 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 14 Aug. 2026.

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