confrontation

Example Sentences

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UConn coach Geno Auriemma and South Carolina coach Dawn Staley had a heated postgame confrontation after South Carolina’s 62-48 Final Four victory.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

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

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

This was toeing the line of confrontation land, and I was completely out of my element.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon