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Recent Examples of controvert Even assuming this is true (and this description will be controverted at trial), a monopoly by itself does not violate the antitrust laws. Alden Abbott, Forbes, 7 Sep. 2024 The appellate court noted that the woman’s testimony was controverted. Virginia Hammerle, Dallas News, 16 May 2023 During the upcoming weeks and through the appeal a slew of additional credible and controverting evidence will come to light. Ben Shpigel, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2017
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Verb
  • The Houston Fire Department was called and were on the way to the scene to assist the mother while the brothers argued again, this time each accusing the other of causing their mom to faint.
    Mitchell Willetts, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2025
  • Roe argued in his filing that he was allowed to legally have the gun, saying that the state of Kansas — where he was convicted — automatically restores a felon’s right to possess a firearm five years after conviction or release from imprisonment for that offense.
    Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2025
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  • Lovers bicker back and forth in angelic proclamations.
    Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 10 Jan. 2025
  • The latest fracas between bickering foes India and Pakistan has finally ended after a resolution was resolved following months of warring almost jeopardized the upcoming Champions Trophy.
    Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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  • People quarrel while pumpkins grow round on thick green vines.
    Laurel Snyder, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Authorities have battled and quarrelled to meet deadlines and targets.
    Peter Rutzler, The Athletic, 16 Apr. 2024
Verb
  • Despite the order from Biden, 82, both Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson and now-President Trump, 78, fought to have the flags raised for the inauguration, which fell within the 30-day mourning period.
    Lizzie Hyman, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
  • After initially joining the Sky on a training camp contract, Carter fought her way into the starting lineup last season.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025

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“Controvert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/controvert. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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