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Melee

usgb/ˈmeɪleɪ/Volume
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Sudden Escalation

A melee can erupt suddenly from a peaceful situation, indicating a quick, unexpected turn to chaos.

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The parade was joyous until a melee erupted among the crowd.
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Physical Conflict

A melee involves multiple people physically fighting; it's not just an argument or verbal dispute.

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The bar was calm until a heated argument turned into a physical melee.
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Unplanned Chaos

Melees are typically spontaneous and disorganized, rather than a planned event or battle.

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What started as a strategic protest devolved into an unplanned melee.
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