confrontation
noun
an act of confronting.
confrontations
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pluralof confrontation.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The Philippines, a close security partner of Australia, has been engaged in years of confrontations with China in the South China Sea.
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026
Authorities said groups of hundreds of people sought confrontations with police and targeted public buildings, including city halls and other public offices.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026
These confrontations with the fantastic throw the woman’s static, everyday existence into sharp relief.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
Organizers say volunteers will explain voting rights, try to de-escalate confrontations and document potential intimidation or other misconduct.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
There had been tearful confrontations in the laundry room, over the folded sheets.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
