confront

Example Sentences

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In the run-up to its debut, Abel had joked that writing it had been the most difficult challenge he had confronted during his first two months as CEO.

From The Wall Street Journal

In a notable moment at the Home Office, he was confronted during a live news conference by actor Joanna Lumley to make concessions over the rights of Gurkhas to remain in the UK.

From BBC

Sally eventually made the decision to confront one of the visitors, and what she learned was chilling.

From BBC

It’s simpler than confronting the parts of myself I’ve hidden for years, fearing no one would accept me.

From Los Angeles Times

"Most Chinese people are quite studious and forward-looking, so when confronted with new things, they might have stronger feelings" of so-called FOMO, he said.

From Barron's