fistfight
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of fistfight
Example Sentences
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Afterwards, Turner challenged Murdoch to a fistfight and the two media icons continued to play out their rivalry in the business world.
From Barron's ● May 6, 2026
Amy Nicholson says “One Battle” “isn’t his best film — deciding that would start a real fistfight — but it’s worthy enough to claim a prize that’s long overdue.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2025
"I certainly wouldn't describe it as a fistfight, Maria. It was definitely a disagreement," Leavitt said.
From Salon ● Jun. 8, 2025
Consistently, to the point of comedy, Kiryu and his opponent dramatically throw off their shirts to reveal full back tattoos before a cinematic fistfight.
From New York Times ● Jan. 23, 2024
In the annals of chess, this was the first fistfight ever recorded by two grandmasters, both prospective World Champions.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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