Read full poem →Some buried marble half-preserves a name;
That name the learn'd with fierce disputes pursue,
And give to Titus old Vespasian's due.
Dictionary Entry
An argument or disagreement, a failure to agree.
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Poetry examples for “disputes”
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Read full poem →Some buried marble half preserves a name;
That name the learned with fierce disputes pursue,
And give to Titus old Vespasian's due.
Read full poem →inquire whether we wish to send our boys to set-
tle political disputes in the Balkans!
Read full poem →Doubt is fled, and clouds of reason,
Dark disputes and artful teazing.
Folly is an endless maze;
Read full poem →Olney cottager; method recommended for settling
disputes 122
Read full poem →To the Rev. John Newton. Disputes between the Rev.
Mr. Scott and the Rev. Mr. R. Oct. 14, 1781 86
