confronting

Example Sentences

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Confronting the enemy within isn’t weakness—it is strength.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

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

From Barron's • Jan. 10, 2026

Confronting her audience, she scolded: "I'll tell you something about my good name / It's mine alone to disgrace / I don't cater to all these vipers dressed in empath's clothing."

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2025

Confronting budget shortfalls, fire departments have traditionally been cautious about embracing costly and often experimental firefighting technology that hasn’t been proven in the field.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2025

Confronting Ambrose required no real bravery on my part.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss