fisticuffs

Example Sentences

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The two men constantly circle each other, two clicks away from West Side Story–style fisticuffs.

From Slate • Apr. 14, 2025

He had a funny, flamboyant streak, whether falling to a villain’s proper death in “Rush Hour” or engaging in some slow-motion fisticuffs with Paul Giamatti in Gilroy’s romantic-comedy thriller “Duplicity.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2023

And if players are wary of using payback fights as a deterrence tool, there’s little reason left for allowing fisticuffs.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 15, 2023

The scenery is quite striking, but the action is mostly routine and lazy, with fake-outs, fisticuffs and a pre-teen in danger.

From Salon • May 12, 2023

A still, small voice reminded me to return good for evil, reminded me that my plans for the future do not include fisticuffs or expulsion.

From "Bronx Masquerade" by Nikki Grimes