showdown
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It may not be the Wembley showdown most were hoping for, but the British public has spoken.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
In Marawi, a city long-identified with a bloody showdown between government forces and jihadists, AFP journalists saw long lines of voters peacefully queued outside polling stations with tanks and security personnel standing watch.
From Barron's ● Sep. 13, 2026
It’s no coincidence that his Buckeyes are ranked No. 1 in the Associated Press poll, ahead of their seismic showdown with No. 4 Texas on Saturday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Pirates get to test themselves during road showdown against unbeaten Bell.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
He also knew that a final showdown with Jordan had to come.
From "Forged by Fire" by Sharon M. Draper
Javadli - 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
With the movie industry in flux, stars continue to cluster around the limited high-profile projects that remain, which can mean star vs. star showdowns.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 8, 2025
Tampa Bay will face the Los Angeles Rams and Pittsburgh travels to Chicago in Sunday showdowns between NFL division leaders while the New England Patriots seek a ninth consecutive victory.
From Barron's ● Nov. 20, 2025
No matter how strong I holds, it looks like on the showdowns they outlucks me every time.
From Wolfville by Alfred Henry Lewis
