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affrays

noun

plural of affray, chiefly British

as in brawls

a rough and often noisy fight usually involving several people the police had to break up an affray that started between fans of the opposing teams

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After the recent brawls, both teams released statements stressing the importance of a safe ballpark environment.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026
Lex and Tesehki are stars of Zeus Network's Baddies reality show where brawls are commonplace.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of brawls

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After marching from Crocker Park in downtown Sacramento, the protest groups engaged in verbal and physical altercations across a barricade formed by law enforcement officers.

— Hannah Ruhoff, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Simple assault are altercations and incidents that don’t involve weapons or serious injuries, including domestic incidents.

— Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of altercations

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Assertive Mars clashes with your ruler Saturn, highlighting tension around your home, family, or the amount of emotional labor each person carries.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 1 Sep. 2026
He had been expected to leave by the end of the year, but clashes with Hegseth on things like the ouster of top Army officers played a role in his decision to depart, a source familiar with the dynamic told Semafor.

— Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2026

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