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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Though fans would likely love another showdown between Pereira, the light heavyweight champion is chasing a much bigger legacy fight.
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Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
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The DJI Flip comes out on top in this head-to-head showdown.
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The showdown between the two teams is set for Feb. 9 at the Superdome in New Orleans.
—Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
Florida Republican leaders on Monday unveiled a sweeping immigration proposal that seeks to strip Gov. Ron DeSantis of much of his authority to oversee immigration — an opening salvo that sets up a showdown between the Legislature and the once overwhelmingly dominant governor.
—Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2025
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Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
Winner: Neo And The Winner Is... DJI Flip 4.5
Outstanding
The DJI Flip comes out on top in this head-to-head showdown.
—PCMAG, 27 Jan. 2025
The showdown between the two teams is set for Feb. 9 at the Superdome in New Orleans.
—Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
Florida Republican leaders on Monday unveiled a sweeping immigration proposal that seeks to strip Gov. Ron DeSantis of much of his authority to oversee immigration — an opening salvo that sets up a showdown between the Legislature and the once overwhelmingly dominant governor.
—Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2025
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showdown
noun
show·down
-ˌdau̇n
: the test of strength that finally settles a dispute
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