Example Sentences

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Curran’s brawling with headquarters for more protection at that time was noted and appreciated by Trump.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

For one, he faced a divided parliament - opposition parties in Taiwan were brawling in parliament over the weekend over proposed reforms, and protesting over the last few days.

From BBC • May 19, 2024

He’s a fairly even-keeled, calm-sounding guy, which makes him a helpful spokesperson to an organization that has big bearded dudes going out fighting and brawling.

From Slate • Sep. 13, 2023

Here’s the first rule of standing in line at the airport: No brawling, please.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 11, 2023

The poet Carl Sandburg had sung its praises just two years before: “Hog Butcher for the World, / Tool Maker, Stacker of Wheat..../ Stormy, husky, brawling, / City of the Big Shoulders.”

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield