brazens

verb

present tense third-person singular of brazen
as in confronts
to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage a filmmaker willing to brazen the criticism that such a violent film was sure to provoke

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  1. confronts
  2. faces
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  • America confronts a changing political landscape following the 2026 midterm elections, Williams brings together political analysts, journalists, and medical experts to examine the most pressing issues facing the nation.
    — Bill Wachsberger, Baltimore Sun, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Bertha plans her return to New York City; her relationship with George Russell (Morgan Spector) is left in a lurch, and Larry confronts him about the status of his parents’ relationship.
    — Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2026
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  • As the region faces an affordable housing shortage, preserving existing homeownership is critical.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Prosecutors said Abeyta faces a maximum sentence of 42 years to life in prison.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2026
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“Brazens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brazens. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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