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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

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

Boyd told media outlets that the incident arose after "some type of an altercation".

From BBC • 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

I did not return to my studies for several days following the altercation.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson




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