showdown
noun
show·down
ˈshō-ˌdau̇n 
1
: the placing of poker hands faceup on the table to determine the winner of a pot
2
: a decisive confrontation or contest
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As anticipation builds for Sunday's Ecuador-Côte d'Ivoire showdown, some fans are still hoping to secure a seat inside Philadelphia Stadium.
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Eva Andersen, CBS News, 14 June 2026
The women then took over the stage for round two of the Texas showdown.
—Ava Dicecca, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
Joey Volchko struck out a career-high 15 in his first complete game and Georgia capitalized on Texas ace Dylan Volantis' horrific first inning to win 7-1 in a showdown of the Southeastern Conference's top two teams at the College World Series on Saturday night.
—ABC News, 13 June 2026
Topuria himself has blamed Makhachev for their showdown not happening.
—Mark Puleo, New York Times, 13 June 2026
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Eva Andersen, CBS News, 14 June 2026
The women then took over the stage for round two of the Texas showdown.
—Ava Dicecca, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
Joey Volchko struck out a career-high 15 in his first complete game and Georgia capitalized on Texas ace Dylan Volantis' horrific first inning to win 7-1 in a showdown of the Southeastern Conference's top two teams at the College World Series on Saturday night.
—ABC News, 13 June 2026
Topuria himself has blamed Makhachev for their showdown not happening.
—Mark Puleo, New York Times, 13 June 2026
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“Showdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showdown. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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showdown
noun
show·down
-ˌdau̇n
: the test of strength that finally settles a dispute
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