melee

Example Sentences

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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

The Robins saw a late equaliser disallowed for offside in their 1-0 defeat by Millwall on Saturday, resulting in a huge post-match melee involving staff and players from both sides.

From BBC • Dec. 9, 2025

Those teams have fallen off in recent years and the expansion of the conference has created a melee of parity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 2025

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

For a long time I was held hypnotized by the thundering herd, then with a cry of resolution exploding from my throat I rushed into the melee.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya