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
At its worst, discourse over the fate of Sequoiadendron giganteum is an academic fistfight.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
"I certainly wouldn't describe it as a fistfight, Maria. It was definitely a disagreement," Leavitt said.
From Salon • Jun. 8, 2025
One post that drew ample engagement suggested in rather colorful language that Gritty would mop the ice with Buoy in a fistfight.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 28, 2022
“I didn’t get in a fistfight today. Just some trash talk.”
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
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