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fistfight

[fist-fahyt] / ˈfɪstˌfaɪt /


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Afterwards, Turner challenged Murdoch to a fistfight and the two media icons continued to play out their rivalry in the business world.

From Barron's ● May 6, 2026

Amy Nicholson says “One Battle” “isn’t his best film — deciding that would start a real fistfight — but it’s worthy enough to claim a prize that’s long overdue.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2025

Matt Gaetz would lose a fistfight to Rand Paul’s hair perm.

From Salon ● Mar. 14, 2024

This wine was made just a year before Robert Mondavi got into a now-legendary fistfight with his brother; was thrown out of the family winery; and began Robert Mondavi Winery, arguably California’s most famous producer.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 5, 2022

“I didn’t get in a fistfight today. Just some trash talk.”

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan



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