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
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
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
