showdown

Example Sentences

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That said, if there’s one group stage game to splurge on, it’s the June 26 showdown between France and Norway in Boston, aka Mbappé vs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Amid the Statehouse showdown, they were nicknamed the “Sister Senators.”

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

Although it's now hard to find a ticket for less than $7,000 on the resale market for Monday's showdown, he noted that prices are much lower for season ticket holders.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

That same survey found that Raman would lead by four percentage points in a Bass-Raman showdown.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

He knew there had to be a showdown.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier