brawl

Example Sentences

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This brawl is unfortunate all around—not least for U.S. security.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

“Sure, we’re having a bit of a brawl on our side, but people are excited to show up for our candidates because they’re people that actually deliver results for working class people,” Scudder said.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2026

In 2017, the age limit for presidential candidates was also eliminated - a move which led to MPs throwing chairs in a chaotic parliamentary brawl.

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2026

Taking centre stage is Noel Gallagher's cherry-red Gibson guitar, damaged by his brother Liam during a backstage brawl the night Oasis broke up at the height of their fame in 2009.

From Barron's • Oct. 21, 2025

He didn’t brawl, he didn’t sing, he didn’t grow sentimental.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith