fracas

Example Sentences

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He responded by swinging back at her, causing another man to enter the fracas and the brawl resumed in full.

From Washington Times

Park security, including off-duty officers from the Clay County Sheriff’s Office and Kansas City Police Department, moved to break up the fracas.

From Washington Times

The fracas surrounding the recording was, even then, just one of many rocking the city.

From New York Times

I enjoy the company of all involved and this little fracas has made my daily outings awkward.

From Washington Post

A fracas erupted after Alena Kogodeeva, the local administrator, said that the town recreation center, with large flowers and other artwork for children painted on the walls, was an inappropriate site for Mr. Kasatkin’s funeral.

From New York Times