scuffled; scuffling
ˈskə-f(ə-)liŋ 
1
a
: to struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion
b
: to struggle (as by working odd jobs) to get by
scuffle
noun
Examples of scuffle in a Sentence
Children scuffled on the playground.
Small creatures scuffled in the underbrush.
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Hefner is quickly building a reputation as a coach who can help transform scuffling back-end starters into frontline rotation options, and the Mets are hoping Montas can benefit from his coaching.
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2025
The Celtics’ regulars then scuffled through the final 12 minutes, keeping the Bulls at arm’s length but not delivering any sort of authoritative knockout blow.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
Roe was forced outside then re-entered and again scuffled with police and blocked them from moving the rioters out.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2025
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2025
The Celtics’ regulars then scuffled through the final 12 minutes, keeping the Bulls at arm’s length but not delivering any sort of authoritative knockout blow.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
Roe was forced outside then re-entered and again scuffled with police and blocked them from moving the rioters out.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2025
The Capitals have scuffled a bit since a 21-6-2 start, winning only seven of their last 14 games entering Tuesday’s tilt against Anaheim.
—James Mirtle, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Scuffle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scuffle. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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