confrontational

Example Sentences

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The College Republicans chapter at UF has had a reputation for being energetic, subversive and confrontational, say students there.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Although it is not unusual for various parties to seek to influence in works council elections, this "highly confrontational approach" is unprecedented, he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

Dean faces strong competition from fellow Brit Lola Young, whose cathartically confrontational single Messy was a breakout hit last year.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

And indeed, there will be, leading to a climactic scene I don’t suppose was meant to make me laugh, but did, magnifying as it does one of the confrontational cliches of modern cinema.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

Beyond sheer verbal volume, the punch so evident in the Adams prose reflected his more aggressive and confrontational temperament.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis