confront
Example Sentences
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The witness said Charmain was considering divorce, and planned to confront her husband about "his conduct towards her".
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
That’s right, and it also forces him to confront those harms head on.
From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026
While Hal and Lois are excited as they prepare to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary, their joy is derailed when they finally confront Malcolm.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
We must confront real antisemitism while ensuring criticism of a state never becomes mistaken for hatred of a people.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
Akira and her therapist had agreed that attending the Kids Against Climate Change rally was a good way to confront what had happened to her.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
Vocabulary lists containing confront
The Bill of Rights
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"Everyday Use" by Alice Walker
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Twelve Days in May
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