fisticuffs

Example Sentences

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The two men constantly circle each other, two clicks away from West Side Story–style fisticuffs.

From Slate • Apr. 14, 2025

When a onetime private detective sits down to question a former spy and confessed performance artist, you might expect some verbal fisticuffs, a bit of bobbing and weaving or defensive prickliness.

From New York Times • Oct. 19, 2023

Nearly every beat, every quip, every character dynamic and every outbreak of fisticuffs has its clear antecedent.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2023

The scenery is quite striking, but the action is mostly routine and lazy, with fake-outs, fisticuffs and a pre-teen in danger.

From Salon • May 12, 2023

A still, small voice reminded me to return good for evil, reminded me that my plans for the future do not include fisticuffs or expulsion.

From "Bronx Masquerade" by Nikki Grimes