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Friedman continued, “We’ve seen it time and time again with guys who have scuffled and all of a sudden found it and they roll off a heater.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2025

The influence of Harbaugh was epitomized late in the game when the two teams briefly scuffled behind the end zone.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2024

A fan wearing a Pelicans jersey began throwing things at Miami players as Alvarado and Bryant scuffled and was ejected by security.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 23, 2024

Mr. Keith was already in his 30s, having scuffled for years to make it in the music business, when he signed his first record deal in 1993.

From New York Times • Feb. 6, 2024

The growl changed to a short yip of surprise; his feet scuffled on the floor, and he ran out.

From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien