confrontation
Example Sentences
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And when the action reaches its combustible Sam Shepardesque climax, Stephanie Kerley Schwartz’s transformed set leaves little room for the confrontation scene that Flynn directs at full throttle.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
Collina also explained the new rule for players who cover their mouth with a hand, arm or shirt in confrontation with an opponent.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
They stay silent, avoid attention and confrontation, and look the other way.
From Salon • May 28, 2026
Was it a confrontation between McArthur’s mom and a club stalwart at the Fourth of July parade?
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Unfortunately, this delay did not make the confrontation any more successful.
From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson
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