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altercation

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


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An alleged altercation in April 2024 involving Ye and a man — identified in court documents as John Doe — is at the core of the complaint.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

It’s not clear who was the instigator when, several months ago, Amanda Ponce got into an altercation with a fellow resident at a Boyle Heights homeless housing site.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

The Metropolitan Police said in a statement that it was aware of the footage showing the verbal altercation between locals and journalists.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

He had been arrested after a minor altercation with police; Alam was apparently too confused to follow their orders.

From Salon • Mar. 3, 2026

This last altercation has given Enobaria and Gloss time to reach the Cornucopia.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins




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