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melee

[mey-ley, mey-ley, mel-ey] / ˈmeɪ leɪ, meɪˈleɪ, ˈmɛl eɪ /


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Indeed, what has been grievously missed in the melee is that this is not really a press story at all—it is a story about court transparency and hubris.

From Slate Jul. 2, 2026

The contrast was so stark that some PreCheck passengers peeled off from the melee to sign up for a Clear Plus membership on the spot.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 25, 2026

As the Iranian motorcade left, demonstrators shouted "terrorists!" and surged forward throwing objects, with the police swiftly shoving them -- and the reporters behind -- backwards, as some tumbled over in the melee.

From Barron's Feb. 17, 2026

I read “Ayton slams home a lot of happiness,” which was a good counter to “Four players involved in Monday’s melee draw suspensions.”

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 14, 2026

Stevron and Jared are too old for the lists now, but Danwell and Hosteen rode, Perwyn as well, and a couple of my bastards tried the melee.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin




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