confrontational
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Players covering their mouths: Any player covering their mouth in a confrontational situation with an opponent may be sanctioned with a red card.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
Hegseth's headline speech at Singapore's Shangri-La Dialogue, which brings together top defence officials and experts from around 45 countries, contrasted with his strongly confrontational remarks on China at last year's event.
From Barron's • May 30, 2026
Pratt joined MTV’s “The Hills” in 2007, making a name for himself as the confrontational boyfriend of cast member Heidi Montag.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
The U.A.E. has since emerged as the most openly confrontational country in the Gulf and has maintained strong military cooperation with the U.S. throughout the war, according to people familiar with the matter.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
They still didn't talk on the bus, but it had become a less confrontational silence.
From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell
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