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altercation

[awl-ter-key-shuhn] / ˌɔl tərˈkeɪ ʃən /


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Police say the brothers insulted a woman during an altercation over loud noise.

From Barron's Jul. 13, 2026

Nelson pleaded not guilty to a pair of misdemeanors in connection with the altercation.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

Galarza fell to the ground after Olise grabbed his shirt during the altercation.

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

The altercation involving Sandoval, Robinson and her father happened in the early morning hours after the couple returned home from a night out at a bar, according to both accounts.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 7, 2026

With his A-block buddies, he created a fake altercation on his way to supper.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

"The street has been very quiet over the last two days, we've witnessed a couple of altercations on the road between drivers jumping the lights," he said.

From BBC Jun. 3, 2026

As a result, the public has been kept from one of the chief ways it has to hold officers involved in such altercations accountable: their identity.

From Salon Feb. 2, 2026

The Diddy trial has been full of nonstop drama: from constant bickering between the legal teams to outbursts and altercations inside and outside the courthouse, all peppering a constant stream of utterly shocking testimonies.

From Slate Jun. 10, 2025

Given these competing moves, altercations seem inevitable, experts say.

From Los Angeles Times May 15, 2024

I was the boy with the altercations and the big file.

From "Ghost" by Jason Reynolds




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