confrontation
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The judge also claimed that Byrd and Roberts “outnumbered” Powers, failing to note that his 14-year-old companion was present and—according to witness testimony—armed during the confrontation.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
During a confrontation between Miguel Almirón and Turkey’s Mert Muldur, the Paraguayan star covered his mouth while speaking aggressively to his opponent.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington has told her critics to do their "research" amid the ongoing furore from her on-court confrontation with Indiana Fever's Sophie Cunningham and subsequent social media post.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
Iran’s firm tone is helping keep some premium in oil prices despite easing risks of a military confrontation, Assir added.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
The story I think back on the most is the one from the conclusion: the tale of blind auditions and Abbie Conant’s confrontation with the Munich Philharmonic.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
Lincoln, 20, who studies food science at Johnson & Wales University in Charlotte, N.C., has gotten in the habit of using her chatbot to prepare for dates and tense confrontations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
Collina has brought in red cards for players who cover their mouths in confrontations, and those who leave the field in protest at a decision.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026
He previously served as Mexico’s security minister, helping implement former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s controversial “hugs, not bullets” strategy, which emphasized addressing the root causes of crime instead of military confrontations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026
In Los Angeles, a former MTV personality is running a mayoral campaign built around TMZ confrontations.
From Salon ● May 18, 2026
She did exactly nothing to avoid quarrels and confrontations.
From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy
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