in dispute

idiom

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

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The difference is likely tied to his 2018 pay package, which is still in dispute and is valued at between $60 billion and $100 billion. Robert Frank, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025 As jurors consider professional painting estimates and other evidence to determine whether the cost is greater than $750, the amount required under the criminal mischief statute that the graffiti writer, Raunaq Alam, is accused of violating, his motivation is also in dispute. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025 The president’s tariffs on aluminum, steel, and cars, which were enacted citing a different statute, are not in dispute. Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 29 Aug. 2025 However, the source said the filings do not specify exactly which pieces of equipment are in dispute. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 25 Aug. 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 20 Sep. 2025.

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