as in argues
to express different opinions about something often angrily
this discussion is so silly we might as well altercate on how many angels can dance on the point of a needle
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Flanagan’s campaign argues this year’s will be different because Craig has skipped the convention altogether.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026 -
Commentary and opinions The Republican assault on Obamacare has created a healthcare bloodbath, with worse yet to come, argues columnist Michael Hiltzik.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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The welcome is relaxed and warm while the flamboyant decor fights to charm you.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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An Army official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said soldiers who were fans of UFC fights and who meet Army standards were given a preference, which the official said is standard practice for such events.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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The pope, played by Samora la Perdida, is a mincing oaf who bickers with Galas about the value of translating Wagner.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
19 Sep. 2025
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Avoid going into crisis mode as the moon clashes with Pluto.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Azure Blue Azure blue also clashes with the warm, 3000K, soft white bulb that most of us prefer for a relaxing soak.—
Natasha Bazika,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
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The three bills also are not the first headline-grabbing action from Schroer, who serves as chair of the Senate’s hard-right Freedom Caucus, which frequently quarrels with GOP leadership.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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That’s not to nix the idea altogether, but alternative plans need to be explored on the not-so-off chance Minnesota ultimately falls out of the Antetokounmpo sweepstakes.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
26 May 2026
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What if the bottom falls out and mom dies?—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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Prosecutors say said Jor'Dynn was placed in Kelly's home by Suffolk County Family and Children Services, but County Executive Ed Romaine disputes that, saying Jor'Dynn was placed in Kelly's home by a family court judge.—
Mahsa Saeidi,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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Joseph disputes those allegations.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
27 May 2026
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From there, everyone rows imua (forward), keeping eyes peeled for sea turtles, sea urchin, and on a really good day in January or February, a mama whale and her baby.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
14 May 2026
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Space rows at least 2 feet apart.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
11 May 2026
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“Altercates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/altercates. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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