rough-house

Example Sentences

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Can Hun Manet modify the rough-house, sometimes thuggish leadership style of his father to a softer and more subtle kind of rule?

From BBC • Jul. 23, 2023

"It was an all-boys school, we would rough-house with each other," he said said.

From Salon • Sep. 16, 2018

GMT06:29 It’s fair to say not everyone is impressed with River’s rough-house approach.

From The Guardian • Dec. 20, 2015

Also, he did not want to risk looking bad against rough-house specialist Chisora, because that would seriously weaken his bargaining position with Haye.

From The Guardian • Dec. 10, 2010

We don't aim to let you start any rough-house with us, Jerry.

From The Pirate Shark by Arting, Fred J.