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altercation

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


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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

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

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

And I was altercation free...for seventeen hours and two minutes.

From "Ghost" by Jason Reynolds




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