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Recent Examples of faced off
That has led to instances in which two Democrats or two Republicans have faced off in the general election.
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Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
The two matches will mark the first time the two teams have faced off in Brazil since 2014.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 10 May 2026
The owners of the now-shuttered West Suburban Medical Center faced off in court Friday over the hospital’s future, amid accusations of mismanagement and questionable fund transfers.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
His first-ever opponent, CM Punk, took the stage to challenge him in a virtual wrestling match, where a character resembling Carell in a tiger-print brief and fur coat faced off against CM Punk’s character.
—Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 8 May 2026
The two faced off earlier this season with Woods Richardson, who was dealing with food poisoning at the time, giving up five runs in four innings against the Jays and Corbin allowing four in four innings.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
Pablo Langesfeld faced off against a health giant — and won.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Fitzpatrick and Scheffler faced off in Friday foursomes in the most recent event.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Mejia faced off against Republican Joe Hathaway and Independent Alan Bond.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
The two matches will mark the first time the two teams have faced off in Brazil since 2014.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 10 May 2026
The owners of the now-shuttered West Suburban Medical Center faced off in court Friday over the hospital’s future, amid accusations of mismanagement and questionable fund transfers.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
His first-ever opponent, CM Punk, took the stage to challenge him in a virtual wrestling match, where a character resembling Carell in a tiger-print brief and fur coat faced off against CM Punk’s character.
—Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 8 May 2026
The two faced off earlier this season with Woods Richardson, who was dealing with food poisoning at the time, giving up five runs in four innings against the Jays and Corbin allowing four in four innings.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
Pablo Langesfeld faced off against a health giant — and won.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Fitzpatrick and Scheffler faced off in Friday foursomes in the most recent event.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Mejia faced off against Republican Joe Hathaway and Independent Alan Bond.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faced off
Verb
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Budge’s brother, Scott Porter, competed at fullback alongside Tom Rathman in the early 1980s.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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American Heritage-Delray competed against Lake Highland Prep for the sixth consecutive season in the state final.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Baldoni’s team contended that Reynolds, the couple’s rep, and the Times made additional statements about Lively’s smear-campaign allegations.—
Victoria Bekiempis,
Vulture,
4 May 2026
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OpenAI has contended in court papers, according to the Post, that Zilis was quietly sharing information with Musk at their expense.—
Brian Brant,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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