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melee

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


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Indeed, what has been grievously missed in the melee is that this is not really a press story at all—it is a story about court transparency and hubris.

From Slate Jul. 2, 2026

Henderson, who lived in downtown L.A., was waiting for a bus when the deadly melee began, according to his loved ones.

From Los Angeles Times May 30, 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

A melee ensued before Callum Wilson blasted a shot over the line.

From BBC May 11, 2026

"You saw her beauty, but not the iron underneath. She would have told you that you have no business in the melee."

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin




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