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melee

[mey-ley, mey-ley, mel-ey] / ˈmeɪ leɪ, meɪˈleɪ, ˈmɛl eɪ /


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With a two-decade-old car, I was sure the Vibe would be declared a total loss, and thus force me into the melee that is the new and used car market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

From a standoff over a US Secret Service agent’s weapon to a US staffer trampled during a melee, tensions bubbled to the surface throughout Trump's visit to Beijing.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The contrast was so stark that some PreCheck passengers peeled off from the melee to sign up for a Clear Plus membership on the spot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

I read “Ayton slams home a lot of happiness,” which was a good counter to “Four players involved in Monday’s melee draw suspensions.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

Ruffin and Fuller jogged along the line of agitated protesters ensuring that the march didn't turn into a melee.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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