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confrontation

[kon-fruhn-tey-shuhn, -fruhn-] / ˌkɒn frənˈteɪ ʃən, -frʌn- /


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At the same time, he said, “they want this ‘no peace, no war’ status quo to go away, and for the confrontation with the U.S. to be resolved.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

"Cracks within the six-member Gulf Cooperation Council and open Iran-UAE confrontation have altered the geopolitics," he added.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The AI’s misidentification and the human decisions that followed turned a normal evening into a traumatic confrontation.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

Valverde later denied reports the pair had physically fought, insisting the injury occurred after he "accidentally hit a table" during the confrontation.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

When she turned back to the papers in her hands, it was clear that she had decided against any confrontation.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry




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