scrimmage
noun
a rough or vigorous struggle.
Example Sentences
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He and a couple acquaintances from Harvard organized scrimmages for other local college players at a complex outside of Worcester, Mass.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
Then came the Americans, who often acted as if they would have been content to slog through meaningless scrimmages in half-empty spring-training stadiums.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 18, 2026
Players who are in the sit-out period for transferring without moving are allowed to play in scrimmages because it is considered a practice.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2024
They are part of a male scout team that routinely befuddles the Bruins women’s basketball players in practices and scrimmages, beating them with stronger bodies, faster moves, higher hops.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 28, 2024
We spent another hour practicing some plays, putting them into action in little scrimmages, and then Coach sent us to the weight room in pairs.
From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds
