Sentence examples for a confrontation with from inspiring English sources

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a confrontation with another

a struggle with

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"a confrontation with" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It is typically used to describe a situation where two or more people are engaged in a disagreement or argument. It can also be used to describe a direct and often difficult or challenging encounter with a person or a situation. Example: John was dreading the upcoming meeting with his boss, knowing it would likely be a confrontation with her over his recent mistakes.

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Narkiss was to avoid provoking a confrontation with Jordan.

The New York Times

Jackie herself runs into a confrontation with Bliss.

Independent

Has a confrontation with an improperly dressed engineer.

The New Yorker

It wanted to avoid a confrontation with the Reagan Administration.

The New Yorker

A confrontation with Mateo Musacchio brought things to a head.

The Guardian - Sport

His victory would inevitably bring a confrontation with prosecutors.

The New Yorker

According to Hunt there was a confrontation with MacGregor in the living room.

The Guardian

"We're not looking for a confrontation with the Obama administration," he said.

The New York Times

Two others, 16 and 19, were shot during a confrontation with the military on Saturday.

The New York Times

But I suspect that a confrontation with her will yield only momentary relief.

The New York Times

The officer had a confrontation with the suspect when he was shot.

The New York Times

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a showdown with

a clash with

a standoff with

a encounter with

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a juxtaposition with

a division with

a stand off with

a facing with

a clashes with

a dispute with

a battle with

a conflict with

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