confrontation

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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

She thought the confrontation with the mob had exhausted them as much as it had exhausted her, but silence was their policy in general—until Jasper came into their midst.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead