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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Earlier Tuesday, the Detroit Pistons evened their first-round matchup with the Orlando Magic at one game apiece, winning a throwback slugfest 98-83.
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026
The Wolverines overcame 13% 3-point shooting (2-for-15) to win a slugfest that looked more like a slogfest at times.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
First, Jeannot and Erik Gudbranson went at it in a heavyweight slugfest with 2:25 left in the period.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 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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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026
The Wolverines overcame 13% 3-point shooting (2-for-15) to win a slugfest that looked more like a slogfest at times.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
First, Jeannot and Erik Gudbranson went at it in a heavyweight slugfest with 2:25 left in the period.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 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 6 May. 2026.
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