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The phrase "a physical altercation" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a confrontation or fight between individuals that involves physical force.
Example: "The argument escalated quickly, resulting in a physical altercation between the two men."
Alternatives: "a physical confrontation" or "a physical fight."
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She then became "physically combative," the report said, and "a physical altercation ensued".
A physical altercation ensued, and quickly escalated.
It was not a physical altercation.
The two allegedly engaged in a physical altercation.
The shooting reportedly stemmed from a physical altercation.
A physical altercation between two adults was also observed (Franklin et al. 1979).
When the two went inside the house, a physical altercation broke out.
The two men square off angrily, and it appears that a physical altercation is imminent.
In the 1990s, Mr. Martin was jailed in a case in Florida involving a physical altercation.
Sergeant Barry Montgomery said that after the officers arrived "a physical altercation ensued".
Occasionally, there would be a physical altercation and an officer would have to intervene.
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