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melee

[mey-ley, mey-ley, mel-ey] / ˈmeɪ leɪ, meɪˈleɪ, ˈmɛl eɪ /


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Henderson, who lived in downtown L.A., was waiting for a bus when the deadly melee began, according to his loved ones.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

From a standoff over a US Secret Service agent’s weapon to a US staffer trampled during a melee, tensions bubbled to the surface throughout Trump's visit to Beijing.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

A melee ensued before Callum Wilson blasted a shot over the line.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

She came of age amid the melee of Hollywood celebrity and learned that “life is messy no matter who is living it.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

The first time Bloom witnessed this melee was also the last time.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols




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