brawl
noun
an angry, rough, noisy fight, especially one engaged in under the influence of alcohol.
were 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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Despite rancorous relations between Taiwan’s ruling DPP and the opposition – they were brawling in parliament last week – the Chinese drills have brought all the parties together.
From BBC ● May 23, 2024
For one, he faced a divided parliament - opposition parties in Taiwan were brawling in parliament over the weekend over proposed reforms, and protesting over the last few days.
From BBC ● May 19, 2024
With you for teacher We learned love's feature In every creature That roves or grieves; When winds were brawling, Or bird-folk calling, Or leaf-folk falling, About our eaves.
From More Songs From Vagabondia by Bliss Carman
The whole future of Christendom might be at stake, and they were brawling like university students.
From The Saracen: Land of the Infidel by Robert Shea
