as in to face
to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage
you must confront your fear in order to conquer it
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So in that vein, on first downs this season, the Chiefs have confronted the second-most light boxes (run-friendly).
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Kansas City Star, 26 Sep. 2025
Twenty-five years later, the monkey begins a new killing spree forcing the estranged brothers to confront the cursed toy.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2025
Even when confronted with the voices of Palestinians in Gaza who do hold Hamas responsible and are calling on Hamas to lay down its weapons for the sake of ending the war, Hamad was defiant.
—Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Later, Rabbit seeks retribution for Daniel’s attack on her, sending Stacey to confront him.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
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Kansas City Star, 26 Sep. 2025
Twenty-five years later, the monkey begins a new killing spree forcing the estranged brothers to confront the cursed toy.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2025
Even when confronted with the voices of Palestinians in Gaza who do hold Hamas responsible and are calling on Hamas to lay down its weapons for the sake of ending the war, Hamad was defiant.
—Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Later, Rabbit seeks retribution for Daniel’s attack on her, sending Stacey to confront him.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
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Leading by 7, Kansas City faced a third-and-10 late that presented a tricky situation, given Butker’s struggles this season.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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The hospital did not face financial penalties after the incident and has not violated EMTALA since, according to federal inspection records.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Confront.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confront. Accessed 27 Sep. 2025.
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