confront
Example Sentences
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The truth is, optimizing Social Security decisions requires forward thinking and a willingness to confront uncomfortable questions about longevity.
From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026
Tehran's military chief Ali Abdollahi met the country's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei and, according to Iranian state television, received "new directives and guidance for the continuation of operations to confront the enemy".
From Barron's • May 10, 2026
In his arguments to court, he said that his tour operator had failed to enforce the resort's ban on towel reserving, and did not confront guests who were engaging in the practice.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
The winner will confront a number of thorny issues, including high rents, a stubborn homelessness crisis and street lights stripped of copper wire.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
As I trace it with my fingertips, I think of Serenity’s advice to confront my parents.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
Vocabulary lists containing confront
The Bill of Rights
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"Everyday Use" by Alice Walker
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Twelve Days in May
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