- a rough physical contest or struggle; scuffle.
- any vigorous or determined struggle, conflict
- can also be used as a verb

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French presidential candidate Nicolas Sarkozy has held a rally in Paris before thousands of supporters. After several days dominated by events surrounding Segolene Royal's televised debate with Francois Bayrou, this was Nicolas Sarkozy's chance to regain centre stage. As the campaign enters its final week the tussle for the centre ground is showing no sign of easing up.