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altercation

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


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TMZ publishes a previously unreleased video taken by Mortensen during his February 2023 altercation with Paul.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Despite the altercation with the nightclub bouncer occurring the night before a one-day international, Brook was retained as white-ball captain.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 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

Whenever we siblings got into a minor altercation, I can remember it was never Pesza's fault, even though it might have been.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson




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