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confrontation

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


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Foxes goalkeeper Asmir Begovic, speaking to BBC Radio Leicester without knowledge of his team-mate's confrontation outside the ground, said he "can understand the frustrations" of supporters.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Some of the prattle can feel like treading water, a delaying tactic until the inevitable confrontation scene.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

The U.S. blockade will now put these vessels and countries at odds on whether to comply or face confrontation with the enforcing navy, Commerzbank Research analysts said in a research report.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

It is, admittedly, hard to reconcile the fact that something so unambiguously tasteless has provoked this confrontation.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

Jeffrey thought this confrontation was a big deal.

From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea




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