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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Soegeng’s investigation, however, confronts him with the foundations of corruption – a truth too close for comfort.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
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Not long after, the man confronts Abby at a gas station and tells her to stay out of his life.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
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At home, Takaichi faces her own challenges.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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Now, with a lawsuit challenging Shalom's plans to expand, the facility faces renewed scrutiny and broader questions about how Wisconsin oversees private zoos.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Brazens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brazens. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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