Sentence examples for a violent showdown between from inspiring English sources
Although Kasavubu had Lumumba arrested and delivered to the Katanga secessionists, which was intended to pave the way for a reintegration of the province, it was not until January 1963 and only after a violent showdown between the European-trained Katanga gendarmerie and the UN forces that the secession was decisively crushed.
Bitter rivalry between the British star William John Macready and Edwin Forrest, an up-and-coming American actor, boiled over in the playhouse, spilled out on to the streets and led to a violent showdown between well-to-do Macready devotees and some American working-class Forrest fans.
Other possible options seem no more likely to bring peace: the prime minister's resignation, a new election or a violent showdown in the streets between the antigovernment protesters and a new, threatening mobilization of government supporters who have gathered not far away.
A third that rival troops were moving towards the capital for a violent showdown with the bloodstained 27th army.
The senators walked out that day, Aug. 6, gloomy and convinced that a violent showdown was looming.
The palace and the military government — working through former Prime Minister Ali Amini — had struck a deal with Shariatmadari to avoid a violent showdown.
In a violent showdown when Jenny was 17, Rose's threats led her to flee without a trace and stay away for a decade.
The palace and the military government working through former Prime Minister Ali Amini had struck a deal with Shariatmadari to avoid a violent showdown.
Mr. Sumeisim accused American commanders and Dr. Allawi of using the talks as a smoke screen while plotting a violent showdown intended to wipe out the Mahdi Army.
Connor appears when Spike and Illyria are in a violent showdown with a group of demonic women.
