confrontational
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“People get confused. It’s not just the act of doing it; it’s doing it in a confrontational situation against an opponent. That’s what changes the picture,” 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
They still didn't talk on the bus, but it had become a less confrontational silence.
From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell
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