confrontation
Example Sentences
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Unlike Drejka, Kelver did not fire her gun, nor did she initiate the confrontation, yet she was not given the benefit of the doubt by local authorities.
From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026
But veterans in the division — who were shocked by the confrontation — took it as a sign that he was ready to leave the program.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
"On the other hand, President Diomaye Faye seems to have come out stronger from this confrontation."
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
While noting the threat of China's military build-up in the region, Hegseth also said the US wanted to avoid "needless confrontation".
From BBC • May 30, 2026
The word is defeated, but I just say—loud enough to be heard by Holly and Denise in the front too—“I’m bracing for a confrontation with Ted.”
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
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