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How do you use dispute as a verb?

"Dispute" as a verb means to argue or disagree about something. Here are some examples:

Simple sentences:

* They disputed the terms of the contract.

* I disputed the bill with the restaurant manager.

* The two politicians disputed the merits of the new policy.

More complex sentences:

* The neighbors disputed the ownership of the shared fence.

* The scientists disputed the validity of the research findings.

* The historians disputed the interpretation of the historical events.

Phrases using "dispute":

* Dispute a claim: To argue against a statement or assertion.

* Dispute a decision: To disagree with a judgment or ruling.

* Dispute a debt: To argue that you don't owe money.

Things to note:

* "Dispute" is often used in a formal context.

* You can dispute something with someone or dispute something directly, meaning you argue against it.

* It can be used in both past tense ("disputed") and present tense ("disputes").

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