showdown
Americannoun
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showdowns
plural
noun
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informal an action that brings matters to a head or acts as a conclusion or point of decision
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poker the exposing of the cards in the players' hands on the table at the end of the game
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Imagine a showdown versus Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka, another duo.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
One of that film’s memorable scenes featured Kirby in a tense trivia telephone showdown with the Ghostface killer, rushing through the titles of several slasher films while attempting to save one of her friends.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
It was the culmination of a showdown in the Clacton constituency, which was boycotted by the other major British parties.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Keely Hodgkinson and expected gold medal rivals Audrey Werro and Femke Broeders-Bol remain on course for their highly anticipated showdown after safely reaching Thursday's women's 800m semi-finals at the European Athletics Championships.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
We were fine that night after my showdown with Dylan.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
Javadli - a former international gymnast - has also been facing potential arrest for e-crimes - online offences - in the UAE after she livestreamed one of the showdowns last year.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
With the movie industry in flux, stars continue to cluster around the limited high-profile projects that remain, which can mean star vs. star showdowns.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 8, 2025
Commentating with BBC Sport this weekend is Damon Hill, who has experience of two title showdowns, one he lost in 1994 and one he won in 1996.
From BBC ● Dec. 6, 2025
Tampa Bay will face the Los Angeles Rams and Pittsburgh travels to Chicago in Sunday showdowns between NFL division leaders while the New England Patriots seek a ninth consecutive victory.
From Barron's ● Nov. 20, 2025
No matter how strong I holds, it looks like on the showdowns they outlucks me every time.
From Wolfville by Alfred Henry Lewis
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