altercation
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At the time Canadian media outlets reported the three were in the country on holiday visas and left a short time after the altercation.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
She underlined that there was “no evidence” the altercation was “about bias or prejudice.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
Earlier in the week, Spaniard Alvaro Carreras responded to numerous reports that he had an altercation with Germany's Antonio Rudiger.
From BBC • May 7, 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
This last altercation has given Enobaria and Gloss time to reach the Cornucopia.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
Vocabulary lists containing altercation
To Kill a Mockingbird
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Grade 9, List 3
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