confronted
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Called to testify, Franco’s daughter Adriana denied she was ever in a relationship with Quintero, even after Quintero’s lawyer confronted her with photographs of the two arm in arm.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
Firefighters were confronted by a large and "quickly developing" blaze, Hylton said.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
"The young men bravely confronted them to defend their homes and lands, which was only natural given the frequency of these attacks," Saifi said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026
Several weeks into the rollout, the lofty goals of the accounts are being confronted by day-to-day realities.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
Pearl glanced over her shoulder, in the universal reaction of all teenagers confronted by their parents in a public place.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
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