showdown
noun
the laying down of one's cards, face upward, in a card game, especially poker.
showdowns
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pluralof showdown.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Javadli - who is 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
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
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Carolina Panthers lost on Sunday to miss out on clinching NFL playoff berths, setting up a pair of winner-take-all showdowns next week for post-season spots.
From Barron's ● Dec. 28, 2025
For four fan bases that have little to do with each other, a weekend of billionaire vs. billionaire showdowns isn’t exactly the stuff of long-term bragging rights.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2025
No matter how strong I holds, it looks like on the showdowns they outlucks me every time.
From Wolfville by Alfred Henry Lewis
