in dispute

idiom

: disagreed on : being argued about
The matter/issue is still in dispute.

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What’s not in dispute is that rail travel is more climate friendly than air travel, a point stressed by UITP’s Mezghani in his speech in Hamburg today. Carlton Reid, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025 Also not in dispute: The Democratic Party’s stance on the issues of border security and anti-Israel rhetoric. Michael Graham, Boston Herald, 6 June 2025 For now, the parties are in dispute over when to enter discovery. Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 21 May 2025 The strike continues, with more than 100 games signing interim agreements, while others, including those from major publishers like Epic, remain in dispute. Ashley Belanger – May 19, ArsTechnica, 19 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for in dispute

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“In dispute.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20dispute. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.

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