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altercation

[awl-ter-key-shuhn] / ˌɔl tərˈkeɪ ʃən /


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She underlined that there was “no evidence” the altercation was “about bias or prejudice.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 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

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

"Related grand jury transcripts and a subsequent Netflix documentary have since revealed the existence of a broader, more complex conspiracy to murder Tupac that involved much more than mere retaliation for a prior altercation."

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Somewhere in the rear of the crowd an altercation was going on.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole




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