fracas
Example Sentences
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One Nation's co-founder David Oldfield was also expelled following a public fracas with Hanson.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
When the fracas became public, Gabbard decided to litigate it on X and go personal on the whistleblower, inadvertently telegraphing her weak position.
From Salon • Mar. 5, 2026
While the fracas played out largely on social media, making it seem thoroughly contemporary, it actually links Bryan with a trend dating back centuries.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026
The fracas is far from over, as Greenland and other geopolitical risks remain elevated.
From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026
The fracas escalated, and Bobby was told that a replacement player would take his place if he refused to play.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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