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Definition
to deal directly with an unpleasant situation or person
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to challenge someone — often by presenting evidence
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to challenge someone — often by presenting evidence
- Second, Jake wanted to confront head-on the issue of the side effects of Demerol.p. 532.1
- The surgeon is always reserved when confronted with a complicated procedure.p. 175.2
- Jake made the snap decision to avoid a confrontation.p. 235.1
- May I suggest we confront the initial question of Mr. Buckley's right to enter this case as local counsel?p. 237.8
- "My thoughts exactly," Judge Atlee said, something he often said when confronted with a good idea.p. 281.7
- They confronted their mother, who claimed to be too weak to discuss the matter.p. 330.2
- The following morning, Fritz and his sister confronted Lettie when she arrived for work.p. 330.3
- Portia had gently confronted her mother and, with all the trust and respect and love she could humanly muster, had asked her the big question.p. 359.1
- If you are confronted, give them a bogus name and report back here.p. 445.9
- Believe me, ladies and gentlemen, that is the greatest question I've ever confronted as a lawyer.p. 514.5
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