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He had a dustup with a guy in the bar.
he came home with a black eye from the dustup at the bar
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In today’s opinions newsletter: Dirty air, the end of the legislative session and a dustup over Arizona Cardinals season tickets.
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Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 17 June 2024
As his trade war with China, ratcheting up of tensions with Iran and North Korea, and economic dustups with U.S. allies between demonstrated, Trump doesbelieve Washington should throw its weight around when its interests are at stake.
—Hal Brands, Foreign Affairs, 27 May 2024
The latest Chell dustup comes as other NYPD officials are also under fire for engaging in activity that critics say is overtly political.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 2 May 2024
As for the recent Miss USA dustup, the initial reports said Noelia Voigt, the first Venezuelan-American woman to win, quit her role as Miss USA to prioritize her mental health, but her resignation has quickly grown into a bigger issue.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 15 May 2024
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Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 17 June 2024
As his trade war with China, ratcheting up of tensions with Iran and North Korea, and economic dustups with U.S. allies between demonstrated, Trump doesbelieve Washington should throw its weight around when its interests are at stake.
—Hal Brands, Foreign Affairs, 27 May 2024
The latest Chell dustup comes as other NYPD officials are also under fire for engaging in activity that critics say is overtly political.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 2 May 2024
As for the recent Miss USA dustup, the initial reports said Noelia Voigt, the first Venezuelan-American woman to win, quit her role as Miss USA to prioritize her mental health, but her resignation has quickly grown into a bigger issue.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 15 May 2024
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“Dustup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dustup. Accessed 30 Jun. 2024.
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