showdown
noun
show·down
ˈshō-ˌdau̇n 
1
: the placing of poker hands faceup on the table to determine the winner of a pot
2
: a decisive confrontation or contest
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In a showdown of Strome brothers, neither the Ducks’ Ryan nor the Capitals’ Dylan notched a point, though Dylan did register two shots on goal.
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Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 15 Jan. 2025
But Republicans vigorously defended President-elect Trump’s nominee, and the Senate Armed Services chair touted the hearing as a triumph, with Hegseth surviving the showdown without doing any major damage his candidacy.
—Brad Dress, The Hill, 14 Jan. 2025
More hearings set: Get ready to see more showdowns on Wednesday.
—Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
The Bills victory means that there will be an absolutely epic showdown in the divisional round next week: Allen and the Bills vs. Jackson and the Ravens.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 12 Jan. 2025
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Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 15 Jan. 2025
But Republicans vigorously defended President-elect Trump’s nominee, and the Senate Armed Services chair touted the hearing as a triumph, with Hegseth surviving the showdown without doing any major damage his candidacy.
—Brad Dress, The Hill, 14 Jan. 2025
More hearings set: Get ready to see more showdowns on Wednesday.
—Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
The Bills victory means that there will be an absolutely epic showdown in the divisional round next week: Allen and the Bills vs. Jackson and the Ravens.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Showdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showdown. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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showdown
noun
show·down
-ˌdau̇n
: the test of strength that finally settles a dispute
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