confronting

Example Sentences

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Confronting the grief in unvarnished form might sting, and perhaps acutely.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

Confronting today’s slow housing market with policy is a tightrope walk.

From Barron's • Jan. 10, 2026

Confronting shoplifters, he says, is "just a part of working there".

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2025

Confronting increasing costs and decreasing state and federal funding, the University of California regents on Wednesday approved a tuition hike lauded by UC leaders but fiercely opposed by students.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2025

Confronting Chas Becker with the truth was the surest way to get him to think I was lying.

From "Winger" by Andrew Smith