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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Washington’s choice prioritized American independence over European quarrels.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026 -
The republic would treat other nations with civility precisely in order to remain independent of their appetites and quarrels.—
Maurizio Valsania,
The Conversation,
9 Jan. 2026
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Swift, 36, is not a party to the lawsuit, but her name has surfaced repeatedly amid Justin Baldoni’s claims that Lively leaned on outside influence during disputes over the film’s production.—
Elizabeth Rosner,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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This horrific violence will not shake my belief in the importance of peacefully resolving disputes.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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No one was injured during the altercations.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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While no physical altercations are visible in the video, the shouting underscored heightened tensions between the causes.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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Or one who dismissed concerns from Black New Yorkers by citing disagreements with African leaders.—
David Moore,
New York Daily News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas gave fans a glimpse into one of their ongoing disagreements at the 2026 Golden Globes on Sunday night.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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There were still fights to fight and Perfidia’s restlessness and struggles adjusting to motherhood led her to leave.—
Lindsey Underwood,
Vanity Fair,
13 Jan. 2026
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From high-stakes budget fights to ambitious transit plans and a political cycle already heating up, these are some of the people who will leave their fingerprints on the year ahead.—
Austin American Statesman,
Austin American Statesman,
12 Jan. 2026
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As their newest scandal balloons, the Beckhams are being haunted by the ghosts of controversies past on all sides.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
20 Jan. 2026
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The daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first prime minister of the independent Republic of India, her tenure was marred by controversies and unrest.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
18 Jan. 2026
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Closing arguments are scheduled for Thursday, after which the jury will begin deliberations.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Porter scheduled oral arguments for February 6.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
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The group was made up of 10 rows of horses with four across.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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The cars that Geely showcased at CES, in Las Vegas, were large SUVs with big wheels, opulent interiors, and three rows of seats—not unlike a Ford Explorer.—
Patrick George,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Set-tos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set-tos. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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