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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

She came of age amid the melee of Hollywood celebrity and learned that “life is messy no matter who is living it.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

I read “Ayton slams home a lot of happiness,” which was a good counter to “Four players involved in Monday’s melee draw suspensions.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

The Robins saw a late equaliser disallowed for offside in their 1-0 defeat by Millwall on Saturday, resulting in a huge post-match melee involving staff and players from both sides.

From BBC • Dec. 9, 2025

The lords and ladies in the gallery were as engrossed in the melee as the men on the ground.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin




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