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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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.
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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
Shead came up with big shots time after time in a defensive slugfest when the Cougars struggled to find any offensive rhythm.
—Jim Vertuno, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2024
As weather cancelations could force teams to play games on short rest, coming out on top in county games that double as physical slugfests will be key as the Falcons push towards achieving county championship and state playoff aspirations.
—Timothy Dashiell, Baltimore Sun, 19 Jan. 2024
The city is also recognized as the undisputed home of boxing since the iconic slugfest between George Foreman and Ron Lyle at Caesars Palace in 1976.
—Chris Carra, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Feb. 2024
There’s a chance that people who normally vote in Democratic races or voters who usually don’t cast primary ballots might vote in this year’s GOP slugfest.
—Henry Olsen, National Review, 8 Feb. 2024
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
Shead came up with big shots time after time in a defensive slugfest when the Cougars struggled to find any offensive rhythm.
—Jim Vertuno, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2024
As weather cancelations could force teams to play games on short rest, coming out on top in county games that double as physical slugfests will be key as the Falcons push towards achieving county championship and state playoff aspirations.
—Timothy Dashiell, Baltimore Sun, 19 Jan. 2024
The city is also recognized as the undisputed home of boxing since the iconic slugfest between George Foreman and Ron Lyle at Caesars Palace in 1976.
—Chris Carra, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Feb. 2024
There’s a chance that people who normally vote in Democratic races or voters who usually don’t cast primary ballots might vote in this year’s GOP slugfest.
—Henry Olsen, National Review, 8 Feb. 2024
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First Known Use
1916, in the meaning defined above
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