fistfight

Example Sentences

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Afterwards, Turner challenged Murdoch to a fistfight and the two media icons continued to play out their rivalry in the business world.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

“Every night is like a fistfight in there, and people think you’re an idiot,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025

"I certainly wouldn't describe it as a fistfight, Maria. It was definitely a disagreement," Leavitt said.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2025

Consistently, to the point of comedy, Kiryu and his opponent dramatically throw off their shirts to reveal full back tattoos before a cinematic fistfight.

From New York Times • Jan. 23, 2024

In the annals of chess, this was the first fistfight ever recorded by two grandmasters, both prospective World Champions.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady