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face-off

noun as in confrontation

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Another shooting occurred on the 4 July public holiday at an ICE facility in Alvarado, Texas, after a protest escalated into a face-off with police.

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After a news conference full of squabbling, the face-off passed without major incident.

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A ceremonial public event is scheduled later at the T-Mobile Arena which will be the final face-off before fight night.

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After a tense face-off the pair turned to the crowd but Usyk walked forward and flexed his muscles to block his rival from view before Dubois followed him.

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On Saturday, it devolved into chaos when one kid challenged their dad to a face-off.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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