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He will then head to the West African nation of Niger on Thursday, which has been confronting a growing Islamist insurgency.

From Reuters • Mar. 15, 2023

The field of candidates has been confronting the question: Can the controller’s office, which performs audits and keeps an eye on the city’s books, also serve as a check on wrongdoing?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2022

The university, like many others, has been confronting its history in recent years.

From Washington Post • Dec. 9, 2021

Because Bart Balint has been confronting a life-threatening disease for over a year, he said the best approach to overcoming challenges and facing hardship is through grace, with a mindset of learning rather than fighting.

From Washington Times • Aug. 23, 2020

The Cause ever since its inception has been confronting problems, but these have frozen to be a factor in strengthening our faith and adding to our energy.

From The Light of Divine Guidance (Volume 2) by Shoghi Effendi