affray

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan said police had made 12 arrests, "including for showing support for a proscribed organisation, affray and for threatening or abusive behaviour".

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

A spokesperson for the force added that a man had been arrested on suspicion of affray and was in police custody.

From BBC • May 3, 2025

Four police officers charged with affray following a fight in a Belfast kebab shop have been found not guilty.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2025

A 28-year-old man also pleaded guilty to affray and is due to be sentenced on Thursday.

From BBC • Aug. 10, 2024

The affray was sharp, but the orcs were dismayed by the fierceness of the defence.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien