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
While the fracas played out largely on social media, making it seem thoroughly contemporary, it actually links Bryan with a trend dating back centuries.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026
The fracas is far from over, as Greenland and other geopolitical risks remain elevated.
From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026
Both rappers’ children were also pulled into the fracas.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2025
His hat had tumbled off in the fracas, and now he just looked like a little kid.
From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway
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