brawling

Example Sentences

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According to legend, it took rough and rugged characters to tame the early American frontier: men like Daniel Boone, the trailblazer, or Mike Fink, the brawling river boatman.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Now, Gude and his gaggle of anti-Scientology protesters are brawling publicly with the organization.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2024

His comment set the tone for what was an hour-long charm offensive that saw Mr Trump Jr lightheartedly engaging with the judge while letting his lawyers do the brawling for him.

From BBC • Nov. 1, 2023

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

“I’ll report the pair of you to the colonel if you don’t straighten up. There’ll be no more brawling or caterwauling in this kitchen.”

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson