Both Uses
dispute
in
This Lullaby, by Sarah Dessen
(Edited)
- He also looked permanently stoned, which my mother never disputed when I pointed it out.
Chpt 3disputed = challenged, argued about, or fought over
- I am new to this, I'm not disputing that.
Chpt 16 *disputing = disagreeing with (or arguing about)
Definitions:
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(1)
(dispute as in: their border dispute) disagreement, argument, or conflict
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(2)
(dispute as in: She disputes his claim.) challenge, argue about, or fight over
- (3) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)