altercation
Example Sentences
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England's Harry Brook has apologised after being involved in an altercation with a nightclub bouncer the night before a one-day international on the tour of New Zealand that preceded the Ashes.
From BBC
As they prepared to fly from Brisbane airport, a member of the England security staff was involved in altercation with a TV cameraman.
From BBC
She faced criminal charges after an altercation with an ex-girlfriend of her second husband.
From Salon
A brief altercation occurred between one of Ibrahima's friends and a boy in the other group.
From BBC
An attorney for R&B star Trey Songz on Tuesday requested a delay in court proceedings stemming from an October altercation where he allegedly struck two people.
From Los Angeles Times
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