brawl
noun
an angry, rough, noisy fight, especially one engaged in under the influence of alcohol.
was brawling
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past progressiveof brawl.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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But at some point, his continued calm seemed inappropriate and monotonous, like a preacher who continued his sermon as his flock was brawling in the pews.
From New York Times ● Jan. 14, 2017
Meanwhile the Fifth Cohort was brawling with the two-headed men.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
Why, he was brawling with my nephew Sedley about you the day before!”
From A Reputed Changeling Or Three Seventh Years Two Centuries Ago by Charlotte Mary Yonge
The joy of youth and health was brawling in my veins.
From The Trail of '98 A Northland Romance by Robert W. (Robert William) Service
The bridge was at some distance from us, and the little stream was brawling and strong.
From The Gates Between by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps
