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affray

[uh-frey] / əˈfreɪ /


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Eight years ago, Stokes' first Test after he was cleared of charges of affray over the Bristol incident was at Trent Bridge.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

We can also reveal that another groom from the same series had a past conviction for affray, which we understand his on-screen bride was not made aware of.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan said police had made 12 arrests, "including for showing support for a proscribed organisation, affray and for threatening or abusive behaviour".

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

Stokes was subsequently charged with and cleared of affray but he missed the 2017-18 Ashes tour as a result of the incident.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

The affray was sharp, but the orcs were dismayed by the fierceness of the defence.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien




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