confronting

Example Sentences

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Waters said, while there was "no single reason why Labour collapsed... confronting the extent and the depth of the defeat is the first thing".

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Her characters, too, are most animated when confronting the realities of history and mortality.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

At the same time, Americans planning summer vacations are increasingly confronting higher airfare, hotel and transportation prices as instability in the Middle East and ongoing concerns over oil markets continue affecting fuel costs.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

The San Diego police chief said Abdullah’s bravery in confronting the shooters saved lives.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

The look of people confronting a great tribal loss.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie