spat
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The pontiff said the remarks, delivered days after a high-profile spat with the US president, had been written a fortnight earlier – "well before the president ever commented on myself".
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
Such messaging led to a spat with Musk last month, after the world’s richest man balked at Spain’s vow to ban children under 16 from social-media sites such as X.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
A public spat with the Pentagon over “safety and killing” isn’t the kind of headline underwriters prefer for a company that has differentiated itself by putting safety first.
From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026
One positive consequence of Anthropic’s spat with the government is that the company has seemingly gained the favor of users over what’s being perceived as its principled stance.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026
She spat into her dustrag and began polishing the window.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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