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It is one of the first big corporations to confront the costs and disruptions of the fast-evolving technology—and have to explain itself to anxious investors.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026

An argument started, and the couple went to their apartment and returned with several relatives to confront the two men.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026

“How the Gulf decides to confront this threat will determine the future geopolitics of the region,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026

Even after the full-time whistle, there was a scuffle as Velazquez attempted to confront France players.

From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026

I remember feeling hurt when she didn’t respond to me, but being caught off guard by her sunny smile when I stormed over to confront her.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

Such behavior has grown more troubling as China confronts economic problems ranging from sluggish demand to a depressed property market.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026

The prime minister's friends continue to emphasise Sir Keir Starmer's determination, while acknowledging the brutal political reality he confronts – particularly if Burnham wins in Makerfield later this month.

From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026

In “Exit the King,” he confronts the insupportable reality of death with the same madcap delirium of his better known works, such as “The Bald Soprano,” “The Chairs” and “Rhinoceros.”

From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2026

“If my kids had to come by and see this, I would like to hear how you would explain to my children what you are supposed to be,” Babb says as he confronts Gamble.

From Slate ● May 4, 2026

I couldn’t really tell you what set it off, but I think it stems from my cowardice, which confronts me at every turn.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank

When confronted by Helen, after she became suspicious, he admitted he was not a pilot, but said he had wanted to impress her.

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026

Davies also confronted the owner of the forum they infiltrated.

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026

Charleen appears, still fiercely charismatic but silver-haired now, and confronted with her own fading memory.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026

But he didn’t realize that—and there’s a great deal of pressure to comply, when you are confronted with law enforcement questioning your parenting, to show that you have nothing to hide.

From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026

Bobby could concentrate on puzzles or chess for hours, but he fidgeted and grew restless when confronted with reading, writing, and arithmetic.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

Still, investors are confronting several big unknowns, including how much cash SpaceX will burn and how much borrowing it will do going forward, said Davis Hebert, managing director at CreditSights.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026

As the stock market alternatively displays the grace of a boxer and the oafishness of a drunkard, investors are once more confronting that which they fear most: volatility.

From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026

Without confronting that, even the biggest investments in women’s midlife care won’t lead to systemic change.

From Salon ● Jun. 14, 2026

Fox accepted she had breached company policy by confronting the shoplifter.

From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026

Fujiko sat back and cultivated in herself the spirit of quiet dignity that would be necessary in confronting Hatsue.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson