confrontational
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Long seen as confrontational, Fujimori has tried to soften her image and present herself as more conciliatory.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
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
SINGAPORE—Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth renewed calls for America’s allies in Asia to increase military spending to boost deterrence against China, in a speech marked by a shift away from a confrontational stance toward Beijing.
From The Wall Street Journal • 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
Nah, too confrontational without any constructive stuff in there.
From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon
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