altercation
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In Brisbane, they made front page news for not wearing helmets when riding on escooters and a member of the security staff got involved in an altercation with a TV cameraman.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
Venice Community Housing issued a flier to residents after the altercation, warning them that Tucker lived nearby and should be considered “armed and dangerous” — and not to approach him.
From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026
Ashouri, a U.S. citizen, spent her childhood frequenting businesses in Westwood, but she no longer feels comfortable there, fearing some sort of altercation.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Police were called at 08:50 BST on Tuesday to an address on Great Dover Street in Southwark, after the suspect was reportedly involved in an altercation with the property's occupant.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
“I am proud of the quick response of some of our faculty members yesterday during the unfortunate altercation on campus.”
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
Vocabulary lists containing altercation
To Kill a Mockingbird
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Grade 9, List 3
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