in dispute

phrase

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

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That part is not in dispute, and Stokes would be the first to tell you his lab is faster and better for it. — Dr. Mario García, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Who should control it — whether Jerusalem or a new Palestinian state or entity — has been in dispute for decades. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2026 Also in dispute are several items in a storage unit that belong to John, including antiques and thousand-dollar glass artwork by artist Chihuly. — Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026 And key details remain in dispute, including the future of Iran's uranium enrichment program and whether the ceasefire applies to Israeli military action in Lebanon, which already threatens to unravel the shaky detente. — Josh Meyer, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026 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 5 Aug. 2026.

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