confrontational
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“In that match, it was clear that it had occurred during a confrontational situation in which the players were facing off,” Barton explained.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
A warmer and less confrontational tone than usual was struck during Sir Keir Starmer's final PMQs appearance as prime minister.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
Long seen as confrontational, she worked hard on the campaign trail to soften her image.
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
The confrontational Portnoy seems to intuit that controversies aren’t to be softened but stoked, even staged, for more attention.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2026
This is perfect for implementing one of the essential elements of West African dance and music, where people take turns “showing their stuff” in a playfully confrontational way.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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