confrontation
Example Sentences
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The fatal confrontation reportedly began with disturbances outside a conference at Sciences Po, the highly-regarded French political science institute.
From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026
That approach lowers the stakes of confrontation but reinforces the idea that the primary goal is expression rather than persuasion.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
Despite its potential danger, the snake typically avoids confrontation.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026
Though weakened, the militant group has said it is ready for a long confrontation.
From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026
The decisive confrontation took place by his sickbed upstairs in his home.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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