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confronts

  • present tense form of confront (3rd person singular).

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Observing Sir Keir over the last two years as prime minister, he has always sought to point out publicly the brutal trade-offs he confronts.

From BBC Jul. 1, 2026

On “Never Be the Same,” Thompson confronts his resistance to change, whether it be during a relationship or in its aftermath.

From Salon May 15, 2026

In “Exit the King,” he confronts the insupportable reality of death with the same madcap delirium of his better known works, such as “The Bald Soprano,” “The Chairs” and “Rhinoceros.”

From Los Angeles Times May 13, 2026

“If my kids had to come by and see this, I would like to hear how you would explain to my children what you are supposed to be,” Babb says as he confronts Gamble.

From Slate May 4, 2026

After Brandon can no longer deny that he is the one in the tape, his friend Justin confronts him with the theory that he orchestrated the whole episode as an elaborate subterfuge.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove