as in argues
to express different opinions about something often angrily
bored children brabbling in the back seat
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The old woodworking adage suggests measuring twice to cut once—there’s even a Russian version that argues for measuring seven times.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026 -
The shifting explanations, the defense argues, suggest the decision may have been arbitrary.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 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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He is forced out of his kingdom, sparking conflict, and eventually fights his way back.—
Ryan Brennan
March 10,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
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These are intriguing threads Disco almost fights.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 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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In the early days of tour rehearsal, Johannes shows up and immediately clashes with Celeste, causing more stress for Charli.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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He is paired with an arrogant young partner (Lou), a second-generation political scion whose personality clashes sharply with his own.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2026
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Mark rows clearly with the variety name.—
Marianne Willburn,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2026
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Smith rows for roughly 10 to 12 hours a day, mostly during daylight, and spends the rest of her time maintaining the boat, checking her position, preparing meals and resting.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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Moller disputes that characterization, telling CBS News that Johnson personally executed the agreement on behalf of Triton Re.—
Scott Pham,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Nobody disputes that teachers have every right to organize and to advocate for fair compensation.—
Lance Christensen,
Oc Register,
18 Mar. 2026
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Dallas is $5 million behind on sales tax revenue, adding pressure as the city debates whether to repair or relocate its nearly 50-year-old City Hall.—
Everton Bailey Jr,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Instead, Europe often debates sovereignty while buying dependency.—
Wolfgang Oels,
Fortune,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Brabbles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brabbles. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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