plural fracases
ˈfrā-kə-səz 
ˈfra-
or British fracas
ˈfra-ˌkäz
: a noisy quarrel : brawl
a drunken fracas
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the police broke up the fracas in the bar and threw both combatants in the lockup
police preparing for any fracas that might follow the soccer game
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The situation intensified when Thompson grabbed Herro’s jersey and threw him to the ground, leading to multiple players and coaches — including Rockets coach Ime Udoka, who had to be restrained — rushing onto the court as a fracas ensued.
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Kelly Iko, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
As Charania notes, Nurkic hit Marshall in the head, Marshall escalated the fracas by punching Nurkic, and Washington was seen to have added fuel to the fire.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
Sri Lanka, which co-hosted last year's Asia Cup after a similar fracas between India and Pakistan, was a strong contender while it is learned that South Africa and Zimbabwe tried to sway Pakistan authorities.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Germain Ifedi get a 15-yard penalty for unnecessary roughness as part of a post-sack fracas.
—Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Kelly Iko, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
As Charania notes, Nurkic hit Marshall in the head, Marshall escalated the fracas by punching Nurkic, and Washington was seen to have added fuel to the fire.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
Sri Lanka, which co-hosted last year's Asia Cup after a similar fracas between India and Pakistan, was a strong contender while it is learned that South Africa and Zimbabwe tried to sway Pakistan authorities.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Germain Ifedi get a 15-yard penalty for unnecessary roughness as part of a post-sack fracas.
—Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Fracas.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fracas. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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