fracas

Example Sentences

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When the fracas became public, Gabbard decided to litigate it on X and go personal on the whistleblower, inadvertently telegraphing her weak position.

From Salon • Mar. 5, 2026

On the night of the attempted insurrection, the BBC spoke to an elderly man who was watching the fracas from afar.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

The fracas is far from over, as Greenland and other geopolitical risks remain elevated.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

The fracas above ground is raising questions about how the Permian can sustain red-hot production without causing widespread environmental damage that could leave taxpayers on the hook—and complicate the region’s economic plans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

Bull replaced the phone on the hook, smiled to himself in anticipation of the coming fracas, then bellowed for Sergeant Latito.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy