confronts

present tense third-person singular of confront

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Recent Examples of confronts After discovering enslavers in his lineage, a filmmaker confronts a complicated legacy and meets the descendants of those his ancestors held captive. Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2025 As Stellantis confronts the fallout, the broader lesson is clear. FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025 Through the transformative power of big wave surfing, Tre’lan confronts his trauma, embraces healing, and discovers the resilience to reshape his future, finding peace in the ocean’s most powerful waves. Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025 The story takes a darker turn as Saruul becomes a victim of blackmail and Myagmar confronts the limits of forgiveness, leading to a devastating choice. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025 His crushing final monologue, in which Vladimir confronts his own nihilism, is as potent as anything you're bound to see on Broadway this year. Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025 Her steady, unseductive gaze confronts the viewer and demands recognition of her authorship. Sally Jane Brown, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025 While Daryl and Carol patch up the boat, Roberto confronts his dad Antonio about keeping him and Justina apart. Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 28 Sep. 2025 Lorenzo confronts and incapacitates Pepe, Sonia’s main ally, before facing Sonia herself. Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 24 Sep. 2025
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Verb
  • Weiss now faces three major challenges.
    Max Tani, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
  • The country also faces escalating security crises.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025

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“Confronts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confronts. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.

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