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confrontation

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


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Faced with the twin challenges of managing protests and containing cartel networks, regional authorities are choosing deterrence over confrontation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

With neither side willing to back down, a new confrontation over Lebanon appears to be a matter of time.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The confrontation did not erupt all at once.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

The case pitted McGlockton’s right to defend his family from a threatening stranger against Drejka’s right to initiate a confrontation over a parking spot and then to mete out justice according to his own whim.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

Knowing Amanda, there was a confrontation when she saw him in her seat, but someone had to lose.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy




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