* The dispute between the two countries over the border region has been ongoing for decades. (Here, "dispute" refers to the disagreement itself.)
* The court ruled in favor of the plaintiff in the dispute over the inheritance. (Here, "dispute" refers to a specific legal case.)
* The union is calling for a resolution to the dispute over working conditions. (Here, "dispute" refers to the disagreement about the conditions of work.)
* The researchers presented their findings, which sparked a dispute among the scientific community. (Here, "dispute" refers to a disagreement arising from a particular topic.)
* After a long and heated dispute, the two sides finally reached a compromise. (Here, "dispute" refers to the disagreement and the process of resolving it.)
As you can see, "dispute" as a noun can refer to:
* A disagreement or argument.
* A legal case.
* A point of contention.
* A debate or controversy.