as in dispute
an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions
the sisters had a battle royal over whose turn it was to use the family car
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Recent Examples of battle royal
The show is a battle royal between two classes of chefs: the elite white spoons, who are culinary masters respected for their knowledge, longevity, and pedigree; and the black spoons, talented chefs, cooks, and restaurateurs who are still on their journey to mastery and recognition.
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Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 18 Dec. 2024
Cargill entered the battle royal towards the end, successfully eliminating stars like Nia Jax and Becky Lynch.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
But in an effort to remain as impartial as possible, Daniel and Johnny agree to stage a battle royal judged by a guest sensei: Mike Barnes.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 18 July 2024
This final has the potential to be an historic battle royal and, perhaps again, a passing of the torch—Djokovic, of course, has won this trophy seven times, while Alcaraz is the defending champion.
—Corey Seymour, Vogue, 12 July 2024
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Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 18 Dec. 2024
Cargill entered the battle royal towards the end, successfully eliminating stars like Nia Jax and Becky Lynch.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
But in an effort to remain as impartial as possible, Daniel and Johnny agree to stage a battle royal judged by a guest sensei: Mike Barnes.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 18 July 2024
This final has the potential to be an historic battle royal and, perhaps again, a passing of the torch—Djokovic, of course, has won this trophy seven times, while Alcaraz is the defending champion.
—Corey Seymour, Vogue, 12 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for battle royal
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By the founding of Israel in 1948, only about 20% of the total area of what is known as historic Palestine had been mapped – a fact that has fueled land disputes to this day.—
Christine Leuenberger,
The Conversation,
7 Feb. 2025
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The push follows an ongoing contract dispute between Optimum's parent company, Altice USA, and MSG Networks, which has resulted in the loss of access to MSG sports programming for thousands of customers.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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He was also arrested in 2012 following an altercation at a hotel in Omaha, Nebraska, and charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and obstructing justice, Reuters reported.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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Tarrant County sheriff’s deputies fatally shot a man who was armed with a knife during an altercation as the deputies tried to serve a warrant Friday afternoon in Haltom City, according to the Sheriff’s Office.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Jan. 2025
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But over the coming years, such quarrels may serve as a barometer for which voices in his ear will have the most influence, and the extent to which Trump remains sensitive to public pushback.—
Eric Cortellessa,
TIME,
20 Jan. 2025
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The House has been thrust into a political quarrel after voters elected 67 Democrats and 67 Republicans in November.—
Lauren Irwin,
The Hill,
14 Jan. 2025
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Asked about the streaming event about those controversies, Bloys demurred.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
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Selena Gomez is addressing the recent controversies surrounding her film Emilia Pérez.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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In making the boldest move in franchise history Saturday night, the Lakers rediscovered their fight, their future and the hearts of their fans.—
Bill Plaschke,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Feb. 2025
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Two City fans recognised him on a bus, abused him and a fight ensued.—
Andy Mitten,
The Athletic,
2 Feb. 2025
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The Trump administration will likely appeal the judicial prohibitions and, given the extent of disagreement between the White House and many Democratic-leaning states, the issue will likely be heard by the Supreme Court.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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But the process has faced delays amid intraparty disagreement on how to proceed.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2025
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The Shakopee City Council disagreed with the argument, however, rejecting a license for Top Star Market earlier this year.—
Alex Malm,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Oral arguments in his nearly 20-year-old case were heard Wednesday by the Supreme Court of California, meeting for the first time in five years in Sacramento’s historic appellate courtroom at the Stanley Mosk Library and Courthouse on the Capitol Mall downtown.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Feb. 2025
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Unfortunately, the older teens (including Louise’s nemesis, Logan) have taken over the area for snowball fights, and the younger kids get caught in the cross fire.—
Lillian Brown,
Vulture,
16 Dec. 2024
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The incident was the latest of several protests on campuses across the country by pro-Palestinian protesters in response to the war between Israel and Hamas and the killing of thousands of Palestinians caught in the cross fire.—
Nathan Solis,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2024
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