scuffle

Example Sentences

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The Angels’ Anthony Rendon got into a scuffle with an Oakland Athletics fan, grabbing the fan’s shirt as he leaned over a rail and slapping his cap.

From Los Angeles Times

In a conflicting account, Palestinian news media reported that he had been killed during a scuffle after he had intervened to prevent the assault of an Arab woman.

From New York Times

Khan’s supporters hurled stones at the officers and scuffled with police, who fired tear gas and beat the crowd with batons.

From Seattle Times

He was convicted of murder and sentenced to 10 years in prison in December 2020 after stabbing another man nine times during a drunken scuffle, according to court documents.

From New York Times

The confrontation turned into a scuffle, and Zyskowicz reported he was hit in the face and fell on the ground, suffering bruises, scratches and other minor injuries.

From Seattle Times