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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Sunday will, barring a push from the rest of the field, be Round 2 of the Hovland-Scheffler showdown.
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Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2026
While Tunisia’s World Cup journey has come to an end, the Netherlands moves on to the knockout stage and a showdown against Morocco on Monday, June 29 in Monterrey, Mexico.
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Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
There was drama, remarkable goals and worrying injury in Sweden’s showdown with Japan at AT&T Stadium Thursday in the final Group F match.
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Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
The move could lead to a larger showdown that could increase prices and hinder economic growth, possibly setting off a larger trade war if the 27-member European Union was compelled to retaliate.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
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Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2026
While Tunisia’s World Cup journey has come to an end, the Netherlands moves on to the knockout stage and a showdown against Morocco on Monday, June 29 in Monterrey, Mexico.
—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
There was drama, remarkable goals and worrying injury in Sweden’s showdown with Japan at AT&T Stadium Thursday in the final Group F match.
—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
The move could lead to a larger showdown that could increase prices and hinder economic growth, possibly setting off a larger trade war if the 27-member European Union was compelled to retaliate.
—
ABC News,
26 June 2026
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“Showdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showdown. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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showdown
noun
show·down
-ˌdau̇n
: the test of strength that finally settles a dispute
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