scuffle
Example Sentences
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The 31-year-old was tackled and detained in a chaotic scuffle with security guards.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
A brief scuffle broke out between one of Ibrahima's friends and one of the boys in the other group.
From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026
Though the two companies have been long-term rivals, the Super Bowl ad was one of the first times the scuffle was so public.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026
A major scuffle between several players lit the fuse on a frenetic opening to proceedings, with England's Young and Australia's Tino Fa'asuamaleaui sin-binned for their involvement with barely three minutes on the clock.
From BBC • Nov. 1, 2025
There was a slight scuffle of feet behind the door, followed by Annie’s clear voice saying, “I’m sorry! Please don’t!”
From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss
Vocabulary lists containing scuffle
"My Favorite Chaperone," Vocabulary from the short story
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 26–31
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