as in quarrels
an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions
they had a brief set-to about money, but they seem to have resolved it
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Avoid money quarrels with everyone.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
8 Feb. 2026 -
His quarrels with Massie and interest in relitigating the 2020 election seem to animate him more, too.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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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
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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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But in a rare but potentially growing number of instances, local law enforcement officers say, frustrations on the Valley’s increasingly congested roads are escalating into threats, altercations and sometimes deadly violence.—
Rose Evans
Updated March 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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Lakewood police said officers returned to the area later after receiving reports of altercations, injuries, and a growing crowd of onlookers.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Mullin’s nomination to replace Kristi Noem as DHS secretary has moved forward amid a contentious political backdrop, including a standoff over funding for the department and broader disagreements over immigration enforcement policies.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Mar. 2026
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Over the next months, Barr made clear his own disagreements with the foundations of the Russia investigation, moving to dismiss a false-statements prosecution that Mueller had brought against former national security adviser Michael Flynn, even though that investigation ended in a guilty plea.—
Eric Tucker,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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People attending concerts walked in the street to avoid the proselytizers and officers had to leave their posts to prevent fights from breaking out, according to officials.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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There will be whale fights, corporate speed dating, and a literary shotgun wedding.—
Willa Rubin,
NPR,
20 Mar. 2026
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There have been controversies and debates over the extent to which the military should accommodate religious expression.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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His nearly 40-year career, though, has been marked by controversies.—
Richard A. Webster,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
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Ultimately, a lack of Democratic support for weakening the filibuster prevented them from passing that legislation, but Republicans were also vehemently opposed and leaned on arguments about protecting states’ rights.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
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During opening arguments, Mark Lanier presented the jury internal company documents from Meta and YouTube that showed tech executives knew of and discussed the negative effects of their products on children.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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Before leaving in the final minutes, Kerr calmly sat two rows behind the Wildcats’ bench next to fellow alumni Tom Tolbert and Craig Bergman.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Currently displaying rows 1 to 10.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Set-tos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set-tos. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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