Example Sentences

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Remember its carefully telegraphed missile strikes after previous scuffles, easily shot down by the U.S. and its allies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

There were some scuffles, apparently between protesters and counter-demonstrators but police had no details on further arrests.

From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026

"There have been scuffles, but they were indeed brought under control by our law enforcement officers," Ibrahime Kuibiert Coulibaly, the head of the independent electoral commission, told reporters.

From Barron's • Dec. 28, 2025

Despite some minor scuffles as the remaining Villa fans went into the ground, West Midlands Police said the night had "passed without major incident, with no serious disorder and no disruption to the game".

From BBC • Nov. 7, 2025

Alan had had his share of scuffles and could handle himself okay.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel