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altercation

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


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The Grammy winner’s Ring camera caught the altercation when her private security intervened and tried to get Applegate to leave.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 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

Ashouri, a U.S. citizen, spent her childhood frequenting businesses in Westwood, but she no longer feels comfortable there, fearing some sort of altercation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 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

Somebody had to do it, and well, this wasn't the first time I had been in this kind of an "altercation."

From "Ghost" by Jason Reynolds




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