confrontation
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A State Department spokesman told me by email that the confrontation was only an “unfortunate misunderstanding” between the American and Venezuelan “authorities.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 5, 2026
That definitely instilled in him this fear of confrontation, fear of any kind of high emotions.
From Salon • Jul. 5, 2026
During that confrontation, Davies ended up on the ground.
From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026
Other players have covered their mouths while speaking to opponents during the World Cup, but a red card is only issued if the conversation occurs during a confrontation or heated exchange.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
Terryl remembers running to her Pinto after the confrontation with Danny.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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