fistfight
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of fistfight
Example Sentences
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Afterwards, Turner challenged Murdoch to a fistfight and the two media icons continued to play out their rivalry in the business world.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
Amy Nicholson says “One Battle” “isn’t his best film — deciding that would start a real fistfight — but it’s worthy enough to claim a prize that’s long overdue.”
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2025
As Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., told the Daily Beast, as a "professional wrestling fan" he enjoys thinking "that a fistfight could break out at any movement."
From Salon • Jul. 18, 2023
This wine was made just a year before Robert Mondavi got into a now-legendary fistfight with his brother; was thrown out of the family winery; and began Robert Mondavi Winery, arguably California’s most famous producer.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 5, 2022
In the annals of chess, this was the first fistfight ever recorded by two grandmasters, both prospective World Champions.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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