as in dispute
an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions
a celebrated imbroglio involving some big names in the New York literary scene
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Recent Examples of imbroglio
The ensuing internet imbroglio was predictable — right-wing culture warriors including Piers Morgan and Bari Weiss took Adichie’s side, while trolls harassed her detractors.
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Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2025
The Disney alum, known as Iger’s secret weapon for dodging PR imbroglios, is chief brand and communications officer for TikTok and is running strategy behind the scenes.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 22 Jan. 2025
Friedberg troublingly suggests that the United States should jettison fundamental aspects of its long-standing one-China policy (in which Washington remains open to any peaceful, mutually agreed upon resolution of the Beijing-Taipei imbroglio) that has kept a lid on tensions in the Taiwan Strait.
—Michael D. Swaine, Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 2020
The imbroglio, recorded on the body cameras of half a dozen responding city of Miami officers and documented in two incident reports, ended after police, realizing the warrant for Zervos was void, quickly brought him back to the church.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
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Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2025
The Disney alum, known as Iger’s secret weapon for dodging PR imbroglios, is chief brand and communications officer for TikTok and is running strategy behind the scenes.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 22 Jan. 2025
Friedberg troublingly suggests that the United States should jettison fundamental aspects of its long-standing one-China policy (in which Washington remains open to any peaceful, mutually agreed upon resolution of the Beijing-Taipei imbroglio) that has kept a lid on tensions in the Taiwan Strait.
—Michael D. Swaine, Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 2020
The imbroglio, recorded on the body cameras of half a dozen responding city of Miami officers and documented in two incident reports, ended after police, realizing the warrant for Zervos was void, quickly brought him back to the church.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imbroglio
Noun
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Friends and family might be disappointed or potentially get into disputes over the wedding.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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India and Pakistan have suspended two key bilateral agreements: the Indus Waters Treaty, a transboundary water accord; and the Simla Agreement, which calls for the peaceful resolution of disputes.—
Michael Kugelman,
Time,
3 May 2025
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Despite the controversy, for the Hilton, that doesn't change the imperative to serve.—
Major Garrett,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2025
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Now, with the controversy behind him, Benn has the opportunity to finally face Eubank in the ring.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Back in January, Kerley was hit with a domestic violence charge in an unrelated incident from last year, after he was arrested following an altercation with police.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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This comes after an altercation with Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo at the conclusion of the team's playoff series.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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While Ringo tries to insist the fight is between him and Earp, Holliday says not so fast, sir, citing a quarrel earlier in the film.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2025
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The aftermath of the quarrel was captured on video later posted to social media by Only In Dade.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
2 Mar. 2025
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Leaders who create space for disagreement without judgment build greater trust, psychological safety and strategic cohesion.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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In video shared by The Associated Press, Grassley faces a room of Iowans who are at times shouting in disagreement about some of the Trump administration's policies.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2025
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One argument is that the impacts of even conventional AI are, in a sense, abnormal.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Hutchinson's defense claims his Gulf War service caused brain damage impacting his actions, but courts have rejected this argument.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Create a powerful statement that positions me against this enemy and explains why this fight matters to my audience.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The health care fight — over a discount drug program — will play out in the House’s Health and Human Services Committee on Monday.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
28 Apr. 2025
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Better to follow the West German example and achieve full NATO membership for independent Ukraine than to watch essential U.S. support dwindle as Congress bickers and Trump’s reelection odds increase.—
M. E. Sarotte,
Foreign Affairs,
8 July 2024
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Meanwhile, Esmeralda bickers with her daughter Jacqueline (Tenley Stitzer), who’s terrified of nuclear war and obsessed with rocker David Lee Roth.—
Celia Wren,
Washington Post,
9 Apr. 2024
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