Though often styled a battle, in reality the engagement at Lexington was a minor brush or skirmish.

The crowd made its way to the Diamond where there were some minor brushes with the police before stewards restored order.

He was, to be sure, an extraordinarily "good kid," but he did have a few minor brushes with imperfection.

Mr. Raissi has had a few minor brushes with the law, including a conviction for theft.

Cole has had a couple of minor brushes with the police.

Cory and his friends have had minor brushes with the law.

Prior to the shooting incident, Haq had a series of minor brushes with the law, especially traffic violations.

In addition, protesters showed up at court hearings where he appeared as a result of his subsequent minor brushes with the law.

In addition to the challenges facing his sister, he must overcome a history of minor brushes with the law.

On the way over we had a minor brush with a new kind of bird, one with feathers.