showdown
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The artificial-intelligence system stunned everyone by winning their opening showdown.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026
The National League MVP race transformed into a head-to-head showdown between the frontrunners at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, as the Dodgers fell to the Cubs 7-6.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
The Daily Star runs a scoreboard of support in the showdown between the football governing bodies: "Uefa... 55, Fifa... 0", saying "whole of Europe to boycott World Cup".
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
Also, the first crosstown showdown of Son’s so-far, so-so tenure in L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026
Nobody wanted trouble, nobody wanted to make trouble, nobody wanted a showdown.
From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier
Javadli - who is a former international gymnast - has also been facing potential arrest for e-crimes - online offences - in the UAE after she livestreamed one of the showdowns last year.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
She primarily writes and produces pieces about geopolitical issues, from superpower showdowns and military conflicts to supply chain snarls and natural resource struggles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 26, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Carolina Panthers lost on Sunday to miss out on clinching NFL playoff berths, setting up a pair of winner-take-all showdowns next week for post-season spots.
From Barron's ● Dec. 28, 2025
He was also asked what he had learned in his career about title showdowns.
From BBC ● Dec. 6, 2025
No matter how strong I holds, it looks like on the showdowns they outlucks me every time.
From Wolfville by Lewis, Alfred Henry
