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In a turn of good fortune, tariff refunds are arriving for companies as they confront higher costs stemming from the war in Iran, WSJ Leadership Institute reporters Kristin Broughton and Jennifer Williams write.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026

That conclusion makes sense, but it raises a question that the Supreme Court may have to confront: Which state’s criminal code is the one that counts?

From Slate ● Aug. 28, 2026

Men, in particular, must challenge sexism, confront abusive behaviour and help create a culture where every woman and girl can live free from violence, abuse and fear.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

To appreciate just how complex that relationship can be, consider the obstacles you confront when trying to construct an econometric model to predict the stock market’s future return.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026

I am so alone, and so without hope that I can confront them without fear.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque

Carl Wilson reviews “Lost Weekend” and the ways it confronts grief, new love, and sudden fame.

From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026

The Hades sequence gets much of its emotional weight from Page, as Sinon confronts Odysseus with the lie that sent him to his death.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026

Such behavior has grown more troubling as China confronts economic problems ranging from sluggish demand to a depressed property market.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026

And now Sir Keir confronts the most awkward and painful of days – beginning with the most awkward and painful of meetings.

From BBC ● May 12, 2026

An old homeless man confronts me quietly with his beard, his missing teeth, and his poverty.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak

Salazar was identified as the suspect after a motorist contacted authorities regarding a driver who had aggressively confronted him minutes before Clinkunbroomer was killed, according to evidence presented at a prior hearing.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026

When he confronted her on this, he says she became angry.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026

Another man believed to be the father, walking back to the table, confronted the elderly man.

From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026

But when confronted with these headlines in August, the energy market barely flinched.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 16, 2026

White and his men had earlier confronted Morrison after learning of his deception.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann

The software giant is confronting the AI tide by shaking itself up before someone else does.

From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026

Speaking of AI: Big Tech is confronting a growing backlash that threatens the foundations of the AI boom.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026

Footage played during the trial showed Glover confronting officers, filming them on his phone.

From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026

Blaming a mysterious generation that simply doesn’t like alcohol is a much easier story than confronting rising prices, changing consumer behavior or whether people still feel they’re getting enough value from a night out.

From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026

Not only were the sides confronting each other, the person at the center of the whole thing was Mary Jane, Reggie’s mom.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel