confrontation

Example Sentences

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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

That approach lowers the stakes of confrontation but reinforces the idea that the primary goal is expression rather than persuasion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Despite its potential danger, the snake typically avoids confrontation.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

It is understood that the officials had warned Chelsea not to gather around the ball before kick-off because it risks a mass confrontation when the opponents are due to start the match.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

I remember standing there in Aunt Lotti’s kitchen watching this confrontation, and feeling very confused.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo