melee

Example Sentences

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The contrast was so stark that some PreCheck passengers peeled off from the melee to sign up for a Clear Plus membership on the spot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

As the Iranian motorcade left, demonstrators shouted "terrorists!" and surged forward throwing objects, with the police swiftly shoving them -- and the reporters behind -- backwards, as some tumbled over in the melee.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

Accompanying Hedda throughout is a choir of scooping notes, which by the film’s chaotic finale crescendo into a slightly horrific melee of wild vocals.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 1, 2025

They quickly detained the man, and a melee ensued as the group fought to stay together.

From BBC • Oct. 10, 2025

I turn to look for her and spot Tristas cutting through the melee, coming straight for me.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir