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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

"I certainly wouldn't describe it as a fistfight, Maria. It was definitely a disagreement," Leavitt said.

From Salon Jun. 8, 2025

One post that drew ample engagement suggested in rather colorful language that Gritty would mop the ice with Buoy in a fistfight.

From Seattle Times Oct. 28, 2022

When the news broke, it stopped an actual fistfight among legislators on the floor of the Italian Parliament.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day



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