Examples of dustup in a Sentence
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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The private club has, of course, already inspired a bit of a dustup in the West Village.
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Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 2 Sep. 2025
The dustup follows Macron’s rejection this past week of accusations from Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that France’s intention to recognize a Palestinian state is fueling antisemitism.
—Michelle L. Price, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025
But all anyone will remember is Vladimir Guerrero's injury, which Toronto hopes isn't serious, and a weird dustup with one of the game's more controversial figures.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Given all the attention the Sweeney dustup received, returning to it is logical for engagement farmers.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 15 Aug. 2025
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Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 2 Sep. 2025
The dustup follows Macron’s rejection this past week of accusations from Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that France’s intention to recognize a Palestinian state is fueling antisemitism.
—Michelle L. Price, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025
But all anyone will remember is Vladimir Guerrero's injury, which Toronto hopes isn't serious, and a weird dustup with one of the game's more controversial figures.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Given all the attention the Sweeney dustup received, returning to it is logical for engagement farmers.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 15 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dustup
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“Dustup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dustup. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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