altercation
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A verbal altercation broke out in court between relatives and friends of Nowak and Digwa as he was sent down from the dock.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Venice Community Housing issued a flier to residents after the altercation, warning them that Tucker lived nearby and should be considered “armed and dangerous” — and not to approach him.
From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026
Robinho Jr said Neymar "realised straight away that he'd gone too far" and apologised "several times" for the altercation.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
When the footage emerged, the network decided to cancel her season, showcasing how ugly the altercation was behind all the legalese.
From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026
Robinson, at center, is being wrestled away from the registration desk by bystanders, while the woman at left tries to avoid the altercation and King ducks.
From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman
Vocabulary lists containing altercation
To Kill a Mockingbird
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Grade 9, List 3
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