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melee

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


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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

Because the punishments for fighting at the Olympics are so harsh, the brothers likely won’t be starting a melee.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

That action sparked a melee between the two sets of players, with Martinelli and Liverpool's Ibrahima Konate both yellow-carded for their involvement.

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2026

Police failed to bring the situation under control for hours — a melee former Chancellor Gene Block called a “dark chapter” in the university’s history.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 13, 2025

I turn to look for her and spot Tristas cutting through the melee, coming straight for me.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir




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