confrontation
Example Sentences
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But the campaign has not been without confrontation - notably between Pashinyan and displaced Karabakh Armenians.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
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
They stay silent, avoid attention and confrontation, and look the other way.
From Salon • May 28, 2026
This confrontation has given me strength, it’s made me more determined.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
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