confrontational

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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

He wanted America to be more confrontational with Russia and backed Ukraine in its freedom struggle.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

“Republicans and Democrats both look at China’s activities that are destabilizing to global peace and security, and confrontational to American interests, and they have concerns,” Baumgartner says.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

At least as important, King morally and politically legitimized a youth-led agenda of confrontational social change that would define one of the most crucial decades of the American Century.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson