as in disputes
variance of opinion on a matter
a democracy relies on dissensus as much as on consensus
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The trial was delayed for years due to motions, disputes over evidence, and calendar conflicts.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026 -
For instance, disputes over the HOA’s authority to impose certain assessments can delay the resolution of financial issues, leaving homeowners uncertain about how to resolve their financial liabilities.—
Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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The musician further stressed that this was a creative choice, rather than anything related to the countless controversies Ye has embroiled himself in these past few years (and is ostensibly trying to move past).—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
30 Mar. 2026
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Athlete Caster Semenya, who has been at the center of many controversies due to her naturally high testosterone level, is calling for others to speak up, including Olympic governing bodies in Africa.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
30 Mar. 2026
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According to him, advances in machine learning have yanked questions once trapped inside theological/philosophical disputations into corporate board packs.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Aug. 2025
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Postal Service debates raising prices of stamps Steiner told lawmakers March 17 that the price of a first‑class stamp could increase by 12 to 17 cents, possibly raising the cost from 78 cents to 90 to 95 cents a stamp.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Democratic lawmaker, who represents District 62 and chairs the Georgia House Democratic Caucus, is gaining attention at a time when Georgia continues to play an outsized role in national politics — from election battles to policy debates shaping everyday life.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The dynamic left senators convinced that the deal was the only way to move past their disagreements and reopen the Homeland Security Department.—
Stephen Groves,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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There were disagreements over his war with Iran, pride over his immigration crackdown and lots of encouragement to avoid infighting as the Republican Party faces a difficult midterm election.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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In an Entertainment Weekly interview published March 31, director Craig Gillespie says the movie will explore the differences between Kara and Clark's upbringings.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Thermal imaging and rugged design for professional use One of the key features of the WP61 series is thermal imaging, which allows users to detect heat signatures and temperature differences.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Dissensuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissensuses. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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