slugfest
noun
slug·fest
ˈsləg-ˌfest 
: a fight marked by the exchange of heavy blows
also
: a heated dispute
a vocal slugfest
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Miami and the Louisville Cardinals found themselves in a slugfest on Saturday to wrap up the three-game series at Mark Light Field.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 May 2026
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilmember Nithya Raman faced off Tuesday in a freewheeling 90-minute slugfest, digging at each other over homelessness, police hiring and other major issues.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Earlier Tuesday, the Detroit Pistons evened their first-round matchup with the Orlando Magic at one game apiece, winning a throwback slugfest 98-83.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026
The matchup was expected to be a slugfest as the two female fighters are a couple of the best in the division.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 May 2026
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilmember Nithya Raman faced off Tuesday in a freewheeling 90-minute slugfest, digging at each other over homelessness, police hiring and other major issues.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Earlier Tuesday, the Detroit Pistons evened their first-round matchup with the Orlando Magic at one game apiece, winning a throwback slugfest 98-83.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026
The matchup was expected to be a slugfest as the two female fighters are a couple of the best in the division.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
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“Slugfest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slugfest. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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