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showdown

[shoh-doun] / ˈʃoʊˌdaʊn /


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Appeared in the March 14, 2026, print edition as 'The Obscure Judge in the Middle of the Tariff Showdown'.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

"Blue Ribbon" marks the second phase of Lee's return to television in a big way this year, after "Dinner Budget Showdown" debuted on the Roku Channel in May.

From Salon • Aug. 19, 2024

Its Never Mind The Ballots: Election Showdown will be hosted by Harry Cole and broadcast on the paper’s website, YouTube and social channels.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2024

The former McNeese State player was a member of Europe’s winning 2023 Ryder Cup team and has two European tour victories, the 2020 Aphrodite Hills Cyprus Showdown and 2022 Italian Open.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 2, 2024

Grammy is so excited, you’d think she won the Showcase Showdown.

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt




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