confront

Example Sentences

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His latest is set on a long-haul flight where the on-board entertainment system breaks down and passengers are forced to confront their boredom and themselves.

From Los Angeles Times

But lured by a fake advert for a charity job in Africa devised by reporters seeking to confront him, he was filmed in Brussels in 2010 refusing to answer questions about his past.

From BBC

They go on a journey across California to confront De La Hoya.

From Los Angeles Times

In the lead up to the event, Premier Chris Minns had warned that some people may find the sight "confronting", with police "carrying firearms and weapons that you haven't seen before".

From BBC

Of the suggestion Israeli fans were "organised" and "experienced fighters" prepared to confront police, spokesman Sebastiaan Meijer told the paper: "Amsterdam police does not recognise the claim."

From BBC