confronting

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Confronting its biggest threat in decades, the regime in Tehran is trying to boost its odds of survival if diplomatic talks fall through.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

Confronting today’s slow housing market with policy is a tightrope walk.

From Barron's • Jan. 10, 2026

Confronting her audience, she scolded: "I'll tell you something about my good name / It's mine alone to disgrace / I don't cater to all these vipers dressed in empath's clothing."

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2025

Confronting her father at his job about what’s going unsaid regarding Uncle Fred, however, goes nowhere.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2025

Confronting his younger brother—less vicious but powerful in his own way—was more than he’d bargained for.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover