Verb (used with object) : to dispute a proposal. ,to dispute an advance of troops. From Dictionary.com.
Gotarzes, who was generally accepted for king, and might have reigned without having his title disputed, had he not given indications of a harsh and cruel temper. From Wordnik.com. [The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations.] Reference
In their part of the world, the Chinese have made similar claims in disputed waters. From Wordnik.com. [Waldo Jaquith - Russia claims the north pole.] Reference
Two of the three judges declared that Hindus have the right of ownership to the main disputed area. From Wordnik.com. [Indian Holy Site SPLIT Between Hindus, Muslims; Christians Call For Calm] Reference
Tensions have been high between the Asian giants since the Japanese navy detained a Chinese fishing boat in disputed waters. From Wordnik.com. [ASEAN Summit: China, Japan Tensions Dash Hopes for Talks] Reference
Five states -- Arkansas, Florida, Hawaii, New Hampshire and Ohio -- remain disputed, leaving a combined 61 electoral votes unallotted. From Wordnik.com. [10/25/2004] Reference
North and South Korean naval forces exchanged fire Tuesday in disputed waters, South Korea's semi-official Yonhap news agency reported. From Wordnik.com. [POLITICAL HOT TOPICS: November 10, 2009] Reference
Thy title disputed, thy principality new and unestablished, thou, above all men, must link thy new race with the ancient line of kings and kaisars. From Wordnik.com. [Harold : the Last of the Saxon Kings — Complete] Reference
But what of an entity that has some allegience in disputed territory, and only there, like the PNA or the Eelam Tigers (before they were defeated)?. From Wordnik.com. [The Volokh Conspiracy » The Palestinian Authority and the ICC] Reference
The collision incident is one of several spats straining China's ties with its Asian neighbors while its increasingly powerful navy enforces claims in disputed waters. From Wordnik.com. [Tensions Simmer In China-Japan Boat Spat] Reference
State television says Iran's supreme leader has called for national unity during a meeting with representatives of the four candidates in disputed presidential elections. From Wordnik.com. [Iran Election Live-Blogging (Tuesday June 16)] Reference
The report also said that in disputed territories such as the South China Sea and waters close to Japan, China is patrolling with "increased frequency and greater strength.". From Wordnik.com. [Rudd Seeks China Arms Clarity] Reference
Still, Mr. Moallem said he believed a comprehensive Arab-Israeli peace would be doomed without Israel's commitment to first freezing any new construction in disputed territories. From Wordnik.com. [U.S. Woos Syria in Mideast Peace Push] Reference
Fallout from a "disputed" - that is, fraudulent - presidential. From Wordnik.com. [WN.com - Articles related to Obama-Netanyahu Crisis?] Reference
Why else would they be called disputed territories?. From Wordnik.com. Reference
Maradona was recalling a disputed England goal from the 1966. From Wordnik.com. [Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7] Reference
Montazeri called the disputed June 12 reelection of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. From Wordnik.com. [Christian Science Monitor | All Stories] Reference
Maradona was recalling a disputed England goal from the 1966 World Cup final between. From Wordnik.com. [Ventura County Star Stories] Reference
We can’t convince even our friend (Israel) to stop building condos in disputed territory. From Wordnik.com. [Matthew Yglesias » Europe, Health Care, and Power] Reference
This very fact and others are being disputed, that is why Judge Berman did not dismiss the case. From Wordnik.com. [State of Florida v Ellen Brodsky Trial Begins March 11th] Reference
The Kurdish administration has placed towns close to Mosul on the list of so-called disputed areas. From Wordnik.com. [Al-Ahram Weekly Online] Reference
However, the idea of disputed territories means that no final decision has been made on their ownership. From Wordnik.com. Reference
Rather it would be wise to discuss the so called disputed Kashmir affairs with the Kashmir Valley leaders only. From Wordnik.com. [American Chronicle] Reference
He called the disputed legal opinions "sloppy, one-sided and incompetent" and added, "There has to be accountability.". From Wordnik.com. [news | WM | http://www.starnewsonline.com] Reference
Ito had a few choices, including prohibiting the defense from calling the disputed witnesses until the end of its case. From Wordnik.com. [Surprise, Surprise] Reference
An action that so far has left four Palestinian policemen dead in what can only be described as disputed circumstances. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Dec 9, 2001] Reference
Might last holdout against the practice of official review of plays (namely disputed home run calls) via instant replay. From Wordnik.com. Reference
Differences over Kirkuk and the so-called disputed territories in Iraq are among the more contentious issues troubling U.S. policymakers. From Wordnik.com. [Latest News - UPI.com] Reference
How do you label disputed borders?. From Wordnik.com. [A peek into our search factory] Reference
McCain disputed that assessment. From Wordnik.com. [McCain again pans president's Iran response] Reference
Figaji said he "disputed" quotes attributed to him in The Cape. From Wordnik.com. [ANC Daily News Briefing] Reference
This is why all the settlements are illegal and not "disputed". From Wordnik.com. [On Thursday, the Legg report will be published along with...] Reference
The occupied territories have become ever since "disputed" land. From Wordnik.com. [U.S. Moment of Truth on Palestinian �� Israeli Conflict] Reference
So these lands legally are exactly "disputed", and nothing other. From Wordnik.com. [On Thursday, the Legg report will be published along with...] Reference
I note that Melanie Phillips erroneously refers to "disputed" territories. From Wordnik.com. [On Thursday, the Legg report will be published along with...] Reference
I think you're forgetting all the "disputed" ballots (or whatever they're called). From Wordnik.com. [Key Franken Request On Recount Denied] Reference
Lets not also forget that Jerusalem is actually "disputed" and not under illegal occupation. From Wordnik.com. [On Thursday, the Legg report will be published along with...] Reference
Press TV's website has recently started to insert the word 'disputed' before the word 'elections.'. From Wordnik.com. [Josh Shahryar: Stand Your Ground, Obama] Reference
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