confrontational
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Emma Webber said it seemed being confrontational was the only way "things are getting done".
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
What won't be changing: Unlike at the World Cup, there will be no VAR interventions on incorrect corners or red cards for players who cover their mouth in a confrontational situation.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
“People get confused. It’s not just the act of doing it; it’s doing it in a confrontational situation against an opponent. That’s what changes the picture,” Barton explained.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
Long seen as confrontational, she worked hard on the campaign trail to soften her image.
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
They sought to cut all links with Indian activists and to move the ANC in the direction of a more confrontational strategy.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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