confrontational
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Hollywood feels incompatible with Martel’s sophisticated, confrontational movies rooted in her country’s troubles.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
The complainants alleged emails sent by Whitford were "dismissive, personalised and/or confrontational", did not address their concerns about the legality, safety and impact, and left them feeling "belittled and/or intimidated".
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
Leo has often been described as a more conciliatory and less confrontational figure than Francis, who clearly emerged from what might be called the center-left of the Latin American church.
From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026
“Republicans and Democrats both look at China’s activities that are destabilizing to global peace and security, and confrontational to American interests, and they have concerns,” Baumgartner says.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
Despite Howard Fuller’s personal commitment to confrontational politics, Operation Breakthrough was limited in many ways as an organization.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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