confrontation

Example Sentences

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"It's hostile, there's confrontation, they are tough games," remembered George, when asked about the nature of England's matches against Wales.

From BBC

State police declared the Sydney visit to be a "major event", a designation that allows them to separate different groups to reduce the risk of confrontation.

From Barron's

The oil market is flashing a warning sign about elevated risks of a U.S. military confrontation with Iran as the weekend draws closer.

From MarketWatch

Senior US and Iranian officials are expected to meet in Oman later for direct talks amid a crisis that has raised fears of a military confrontation between the two countries.

From BBC

Throughout decades of crisis and confrontation, the US and Russia have often kept channels of communication open between their armed forces.

From BBC