Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showdowns
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Iran’s boycott underscores its refusal to engage diplomatically with the United States, even on humanitarian or regional peace initiatives, amid persistent mistrust after years of sanctions, recent military confrontations and escalating tensions across the region.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025 -
The confrontations, while risking a broader conflict, also pose a geopolitical opportunity for India, which has cautiously sought to improve relations with the Taliban, perhaps filling the diplomatic hole left by its regional rival, Pakistan, analysts said.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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Unexpected Christmas the film revolves around the romantic entanglements, family secrets, old rivalries — and love — that ensue when the Scott family comes together for a holiday reunion.—
Gail Mitchell,
Billboard,
10 Oct. 2025
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According to a report from Dave Meltzer in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the creative direction for the San Diego show will feature the continuation of several major rivalries inside the two-ring steel cage.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Some questions are visually supported by photographs, others by sound, while other duels focus on open questions, multiple choice and association.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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The hope is more of a fiery attitude could lead to more duels won.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Some Virginia elections have turned into battles over which candidate will be toughest on data centers; others elections have already been lost over them.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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As things get predictably dark for the struggling couple – and for some unlucky flies that get to experience her rage first-hand – their battles are frequently hilarious.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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Since states first popped up, history has been full of wars.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Oct. 2025
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But with executions, clan wars, and new militias emerging, officials and residents alike say the post-war phase may test whether that peace can hold — or whether Gaza is entering yet another cycle of terror and revenge.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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There will be trick-or-treating, costume contests, spook-tacular inflatables, Halloween crafts and vendor booths to connect with families with community resources.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Several Mecklenburg municipalities outside of Charlotte have contests that could shake up local boards and test political party strength in the suburbs.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Oct. 2025
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Two games like this, dogfights to start the year and just closing it on defense, there’s no better feeling.—
Michael Nowels,
Mercury News,
15 Sep. 2025
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Following that incident, analysts wouldn’t rule out the possibility of Turkish-Israeli mock dogfights, not unlike the recurring Turkish-Greek ones over the Aegean Sea, occurring over Syria, especially if Israel and Turkey’s opposing policies in that country diverge even further.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Even among those with magical abilities, familiar emotions and conflicts tend to surface.—
Karen Ostergren,
The Atlantic,
13 Oct. 2025
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Still, viewing her objectively is impossible, according to Federico Navarrete, historian at Mexico’s National Autonomous University, because the race and class conflicts left by the conquest persist.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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