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Recent Examples of arbitrate That means agents must arbitrate claims against a player for unpaid commissions, but could sue them in court for any other aspect of their relationship. Chris Deubert, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025 The decision was arbitrated by several sports bodies, including the International Olympic Committee, the International Gymnastics Federation and the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Sean Neumann, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025 When sophisticated businesses agree to arbitrate, judges are often inclined to dismiss lawsuits attempts to bypass arbitration. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2019 If hip-hop is viewed as a cultural inheritance, then its value – and what’s considered historically important – may be better arbitrated by people in the culture, not outside forces. A.d. Carson, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for arbitrate
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Verb
  • Peskov said Putin would need time to analyze Trump's remarks, some of which were directed at him, and to decide whether to comment.
    Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
  • But once Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult) locks Superman (David Corenswet) away in a secret prison in a pocket universe, Terrific decides to help Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan) find Superman.
    Adam B. Vary, Variety, 15 July 2025
Verb
  • But if a real estate investment isn’t in the cards at the moment, settle for the next best thing by renting one of the many villas currently listed on Airbnb.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 14 July 2025
  • The Packers failed to build on their terrific finish to the 2023 campaign, settled for the No. 7 seed in the NFC playoffs, and lost a Wild Card game to eventual Super Bowl champion Philadelphia.
    Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Verb
  • The four semifinalists were determined based on point differential with the Raptors (+15.8), Thunder (+14.8), Hornets (+12.7) and Kings (+11.5) finishing ahead of the Minnesota Timberwolves (+9.5) and Atlanta Hawks (+8.0).
    Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 20 July 2025
  • But then-Attorney General Frank Kelley determined that Serotkin could not run for his seat again despite the preemptive resignation.
    Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 19 July 2025
Verb
  • In December 2024, the teen driver in the March 2024 incident was adjudicated delinquent — the juvenile version of being found guilty — of aiding and abetting first-degree assault of a peace officer.
    Kathryn Kovalenko, Twin Cities, 18 June 2025
  • And occasionally, the judiciary and other adjudicating bodies still push back on the executive’s overreach.
    ASHLEY J. TELLIS, Foreign Affairs, 17 June 2025
Verb
  • My Melody and Kuromi work hard to prepare for a sweets-making contest judged by the world-famous pastry chef Pistachio.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
  • The food truck team operators are judged on their culinary skills each week in a new town challenged with the task of creating dishes that will outsell their competition to stay in the competition.
    Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 25 July 2025

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“Arbitrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arbitrate. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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