confrontational
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And why adopt such a confrontational public persona?
From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026
Despite the confrontational tone of the letter, some signatories struck a more conciliatory note.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026
In a 2015 biography, author Ashlee Vance described Musk as "a confrontational know-it-all" with an "abundant ego".
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Hegseth's headline speech at Singapore's Shangri-La Dialogue, which brings together top defence officials and experts from around 45 countries, contrasted with his strongly confrontational remarks on China at last year's event.
From Barron's • May 30, 2026
He kept his tone level, non- confrontational, but not scared.
From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
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