as in confronted
to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage
breasted the diagnosis of cancer with fortitude and optimism
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Chirino, a cop of four years, had confronted Banegas, who was on a bicycle breaking into cars when Chirino tried to arrest him, prosecutors say.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026 -
McIntyre confronted him in the bathroom.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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That moment, over a quarter of a century in the making, came in December 2025 when Tiffani McInnis—flanked by supporters—faced her mother's killer in a courtroom.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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During its high-stakes re-entry through Earth’s atmosphere, the Orion capsule faced extreme temperatures nearing 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Breasted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breasted. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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