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altercation

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


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As part of the investigation, the Met said officers are investigating a separate altercation at an address on Great Dover Street, Southwark, earlier on Wednesday, and were searching a property in south-east London.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

When the footage emerged, the network decided to cancel her season, showcasing how ugly the altercation was behind all the legalese.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026

LAHSA’s Madigan said a physical altercation, such as the one Ponce described, shouldn’t automatically result in removal, because it might not present an imminent risk to the safety of residents or staff.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

By now the word had spread about last night’s altercation.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead




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