confrontation

Example Sentences

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Walker Smith, 54, told the Guardian he was dismissed from his job after 17 years, two days after a confrontation which resulted in a brief struggle before the man fled.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

UConn coach Geno Auriemma and South Carolina coach Dawn Staley had a heated postgame confrontation after South Carolina’s 62-48 Final Four victory.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The fatal confrontation reportedly began with disturbances outside a conference at Sciences Po, the highly-regarded French political science institute.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

Despite its potential danger, the snake typically avoids confrontation.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

Quickly Kira turned a corner to escape a confrontation, but the memory of the sarcastic question and the woman’s smirk accompanied her home.

From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry