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confrontation

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


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"Confrontation is often framed as the 'healthy' choice, but in these dynamics it can sometimes escalate harm," she says.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026

“That’s smart, because it allows her to get around a later Confrontation Clause objection if she tries to bring in their out-of-court statements,” Fleischman said.

From Salon • Nov. 15, 2023

They raised $475,000 that night for Project Confrontation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2023

With one of his law partners, he also owned sailboats, including one named Confrontation.

From Washington Post • Aug. 25, 2022

Confrontation through direct action was just not the Durham way.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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