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Peterchan Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Dispute in facts or dispute of facts?

Can somebody pls tell teach me which one is correct, or they both are?

Also, can I say:

"the facts are in dispute"? is this correct?

Thx.
  

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"the facts are in dispute"? is this correct? -- This is correct, Peter, but I cannot comment on your other phrases unless you include them in complete sentences at least.

— Mister Micawber

  • "the facts are in dispute"?
  • is this correct?
  • -- This is correct, Peter, but I cannot comment on your other phrases unless you include them in complete sentences at least.
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"the facts are in dispute"? is this correct? -- This is correct, Peter, but I cannot comment on your other phrases unless you include them in complete sentences at least.
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"dispute over the facts" is how this word is often used.

the facts are in dispute"? is this correct? Yes, it is but you can also say "The facts are being disputed."
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Thanks so much everyone!

How about if the sentence is:

If there is a dispute(s) in/of/over facts, we should discuss it with the victim.

ARe they all correct? And do we say a dispute or disputes?

It is confusing...?

Thanks in advance.
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Yes, SanDiego is correct; this is what is normal and expected:

If there is a dispute over facts, we should discuss it with the victim.

Of course, the plural is possible if the situation warrants:

If there are disputes over facts, we should discuss them with the victim.
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