melee
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Indeed, what has been grievously missed in the melee is that this is not really a press story at all—it is a story about court transparency and hubris.
From Slate ● Jul. 2, 2026
This led to a melee between the two sets of players.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
With a two-decade-old car, I was sure the Vibe would be declared a total loss, and thus force me into the melee that is the new and used car market.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
Henderson, who lived in downtown L.A., was waiting for a bus when the deadly melee began, according to his loved ones.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 30, 2026
"Forty thousand golden dragons to the champion. Twenty thousand to the man who comes second, another twenty to the winner of the melee, and ten thousand to the victor of the archery competition."
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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The Kite Runner
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