altercation
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The Metropolitan Police said in a statement that it was aware of the footage showing the verbal altercation between locals and journalists.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 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
The filing also alleges that video shows Seitz crossed the street after the altercation had initially been quelled, and ran to confront Hernandez and Austin a second time.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026
An altercation with a nightclub bouncer in Wellington, a wasteful Ashes performance and a foolish attempt to hide the truth, for which he later had to come clean.
From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026
This last altercation has given Enobaria and Gloss time to reach the Cornucopia.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
Vocabulary lists containing altercation
To Kill a Mockingbird
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Grade 9, List 3
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