slugfest
noun
slug·fest
ˈsləg-ˌfest 
: a fight marked by the exchange of heavy blows
also
: a heated dispute
a vocal slugfest
Examples of slugfest in a Sentence
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Three years ago, many observers forecasted the race to space among the three billionaires would be a slugfest at this point, but technical failures and modifications for all three have tempered expectations, showing that space travel will not be as seamless as proponents expected.
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 15 May 2024
Powered by 14 hits on a day where every batter in the lineup got on base, the Mavericks won a slugfest, defeating the Owls, 11-8.
—Timothy Dashiell, Baltimore Sun, 25 Apr. 2024
If the world comes to see today’s rivalries as slugfests devoid of larger moral meaning, the United States will lose the asymmetry of legitimacy that has served it well.
—Hal Brands, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2024
New York won in a defensive slugfest, 98-91, thanks to Brunson’s 42 points.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 5 Apr. 2024
The war has become an attritional slugfest with each side attempting to wear down the other, a model thought to be anachronistic, said Stacie Pettyjohn, director of the defense program at the Center for a New American Security, a think tank.
—Alex Horton, Washington Post, 22 Feb. 2024
Here's why officials want more Another development slugfest is going on in Scottsdale, this time with Taser maker Axon
New light rail extension brings many firsts for metro Phoenix transit
Only 17 cases in 2023 were closed after hardship assistance was offered, data show.
—The Arizona Republic, 29 Jan. 2024
Florida Atlantic survived a slugfest with North Texas and came in at No. 20.
—Dave Skretta, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2024
Another development slugfest is going on in Scottsdale, this time with Taser maker Axon
A useless button?
—Catherine Reagor, The Arizona Republic, 30 Jan. 2024
Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 15 May 2024
Powered by 14 hits on a day where every batter in the lineup got on base, the Mavericks won a slugfest, defeating the Owls, 11-8.
—Timothy Dashiell, Baltimore Sun, 25 Apr. 2024
If the world comes to see today’s rivalries as slugfests devoid of larger moral meaning, the United States will lose the asymmetry of legitimacy that has served it well.
—Hal Brands, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2024
New York won in a defensive slugfest, 98-91, thanks to Brunson’s 42 points.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 5 Apr. 2024
The war has become an attritional slugfest with each side attempting to wear down the other, a model thought to be anachronistic, said Stacie Pettyjohn, director of the defense program at the Center for a New American Security, a think tank.
—Alex Horton, Washington Post, 22 Feb. 2024
Here's why officials want more Another development slugfest is going on in Scottsdale, this time with Taser maker Axon
New light rail extension brings many firsts for metro Phoenix transit
Only 17 cases in 2023 were closed after hardship assistance was offered, data show.
—The Arizona Republic, 29 Jan. 2024
Florida Atlantic survived a slugfest with North Texas and came in at No. 20.
—Dave Skretta, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2024
Another development slugfest is going on in Scottsdale, this time with Taser maker Axon
A useless button?
—Catherine Reagor, The Arizona Republic, 30 Jan. 2024
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“Slugfest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slugfest. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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