showdown
Example Sentences
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It's been a bitter 10-week showdown, which revealed just how angry Prince Harry still is with the press.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
A showdown against defending City champion El Camino Real on Tuesday didn’t start or end well for the Patriots.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
Sunday’s showdown with Kansas, and coach Bill Self, will be the ultimate litmus test of Pitino’s bold strategy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026
But for the Bruins to advance to past a Sunday showdown most likely against powerful Connecticut, Cronin says they’ll first need to contain Central Florida’s potent attack.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026
When I come back out to the main room, my mom and Crystal are staring at each other like they’re in a full-on showdown.
From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden
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