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brawling







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“It was very combative. They were, like, brawling at Tuesday meetings.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026

According to legend, it took rough and rugged characters to tame the early American frontier: men like Daniel Boone, the trailblazer, or Mike Fink, the brawling river boatman.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026

Curran’s brawling with headquarters for more protection at that time was noted and appreciated by Trump.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 3, 2026

Despite rancorous relations between Taiwan’s ruling DPP and the opposition – they were brawling in parliament last week – the Chinese drills have brought all the parties together.

From BBC ● May 23, 2024

“A fine example to set for your children . . . brawling in public .. . what Gilderoy Lockhart must’ve thought —” “He was pleased,” said Fred.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling


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