slugfest

Example Sentences

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McKenzie kicked a penalty to restore the visitors' lead as the game turned into a midfield slugfest which had a distinct end-of-season tang to it.

From Barron's

The request was the latest aggressive move in what has quickly turned into a legal slugfest between the defense and prosecution, underscoring how critical the issue of timing has become in the election subversion case.

From New York Times

No one in the mood for subtlety or nuance is likely to be beckoned by “Mayhem!,” a slugfest that cleaves to its title with punishing fidelity.

From New York Times

With an eye on the millions of voters who favor an alternative to Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump, the four other GOP candidates engaged in an angry slugfest at the fourth Republican primary debate.

From Washington Times

Unlike Miocic, both heavyweights are in their prime and this one could a slugfest between two fighters getting an unexpected shot at an interim belt.

From Washington Times