brawling

Example Sentences

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Curran’s brawling with headquarters for more protection at that time was noted and appreciated by Trump.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

For one, he faced a divided parliament - opposition parties in Taiwan were brawling in parliament over the weekend over proposed reforms, and protesting over the last few days.

From BBC • May 19, 2024

Copyright Act, to reclaim the rights for his 1986 screenplay, “Roadhouse,” which spawned the original movie and this year’s reboot, in which Gyllenhaal portrays an ex-UFC fighter who struggles to leave his brawling days behind.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2024

He’s a fairly even-keeled, calm-sounding guy, which makes him a helpful spokesperson to an organization that has big bearded dudes going out fighting and brawling.

From Slate • Sep. 13, 2023

Even if he’d had the courage to get into a fight with a Squaller, it would be like brawling with an expensive vase.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo