confronted
Example Sentences
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The child of South Korean immigrants, she has confronted the high cost of college — she was once forced to drop out to find work — and has experienced financial hardship.
From Salon ● Aug. 13, 2026
On March 17, the victim’s father confronted Joseph about his actions, which he admitted to both the father and to Tontitown detectives.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
When he confronted her, she offered him a divorce, but refused to return a single penny of the bride price.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
In the late 19th century, Tamara Surani Fernando notes in “Shallow Blue Empire,” this problem of yield confronted the British, who oversaw the trade of three important pearling sites in the Indian Ocean.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
They confronted Bill Hooks at his job and conducted an extensive interview with Tommy Chapman.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
