- present participle of brawl.
brawling
Example Sentences
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Fight choreography was made to look more like brawling, with Chau noting performers dialed back “strong shapes, motions and lines” into characters that are “a little bit more broken down” to underscore the noir aesthetic.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
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
Colourful details about the private lives of the brawling billionaires have trickled out in the run-up to trial as attorneys wrangle over the evidence and testimony that should and shouldn't be shared with the jury.
From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2026
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
