altercation
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In the video of the altercation, which was broken into clips and cross-posted across social media platforms, Peters and the woman are hanging out when Lentz arrives, upset.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026
Maguire was originally convicted in 2020 by a court on the island of Syros following an altercation on the holiday island of Mykonos.
From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026
He had been arrested after a minor altercation with police; Alam was apparently too confused to follow their orders.
From Salon • Mar. 3, 2026
At the beginning of his chat with Callaghan, LaBeouf said he “1,000%” takes responsibility for the altercation and that he “had a great time” on Mardi Gras.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026
"Unfold it and see," Coach said, his face changing, falling into that familiar look of disappointment, the way Principal Marshall's face does whenever I've had an altercation.
From "Ghost" by Jason Reynolds
Vocabulary lists containing altercation
To Kill a Mockingbird
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Grade 9, List 3
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