confrontational
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Hollywood feels incompatible with Martel’s sophisticated, confrontational movies rooted in her country’s troubles.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
"China perceives Spain as relatively friendly, less confrontational toward China than other countries and likely more independent from Washington. This allows for more autonomous decision-making," he told AFP.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
Leo has often been described as a more conciliatory and less confrontational figure than Francis, who clearly emerged from what might be called the center-left of the Latin American church.
From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026
Rep. Jasmine Crockett, the preferred candidate of many Republicans because of her confrontational style of politics.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026
They still didn't talk on the bus, but it had become a less confrontational silence.
From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell
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