confrontation
Example Sentences
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Yet Beijing has steered clear of concrete action to help Tehran, a long-time ally, or of direct confrontation with Washington.
From Barron's
"I think that's the game, to be honest," he said of the need to win the physical confrontations.
From BBC
Wark maintains the chance of direct military confrontation with the United States is low.
From Barron's
Since then, said Fidan, Turkey had engaged in "intense" diplomatic efforts to end the confrontation.
From Barron's
The IDF said soldiers and police were dispatched to the scene after reports of a violent confrontation between Israelis and Palestinians.
From BBC
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