confrontation

Example Sentences

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Despite its potential danger, the snake typically avoids confrontation.

From Los Angeles Times

But when regular hunters show up confrontations can occur, especially if their behaviour is aggressive.

From BBC

We don’t like confrontation, in daily life at least, and we are masters of the silent treatment, hidden meanings and passive aggression.

From MarketWatch

The footage does not appear to show any confrontations between police and protesters happening nearby at the time he was hit.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Literature