- present participle of confront.
confronting
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At the same time, she is confronting a frightening medical diagnosis that she keeps secret from her family.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2026
The constraints already confronting the market could persist broadly through year-end: the Strait of Hormuz continues to operate below normal capacity, tanker availability remains tight and freight stays elevated, the analysts added.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026
Brosnan's Conrad is impulsive yet vulnerable, confronting his own mortality after receiving a brain condition diagnosis.
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026
He added: "Only by confronting the realities highlighted throughout this report can politicians and policymakers hope to overcome the many challenges facing communities across Wales."
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
There was no point in confronting the woman.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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