scuffle

Example Sentences

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Though the two companies have been long-term rivals, the Super Bowl ad was one of the first times the scuffle was so public.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

Saints lost out 28-20 in May's Cardiff showpiece, with star back row Pollock at the centre of a final-whistle scuffle.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch was suspended for one game by the NFL on Monday for striking Kansas City wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster to start a post-game scuffle on Sunday.

From Barron's • Oct. 13, 2025

And, of course, Kildunne, who hushed France captain Marine Menager after a second-half scuffle, threw up a lasso as part of her usual square-dance celebration after her tries.

From BBC • Sep. 20, 2025

In the scuffle that followed, the slaves scattered and were able to reach safety in Canada, but one of the slave catchers was killed, and members of the patrol were arrested.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield