as in to face
to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage
you must confront your fear in order to conquer it
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Police said that a backpack with Mangione when he was confronted at the McDonald’s was found to contain a gun, silencer and multiple rounds of 9 mm ammunition.
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Dan Mangan, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
But the book also confronts the environmental and socioeconomic challenges faced by these communities, particularly in the context of climate change.
—Donny Bajohr, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
Illness and other medical issues confront most travelers during or after travel, several medical studies say.
—Gary Stoller, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Despite being confronted by the pastor, the man — who has not yet been identified by police — decided to put up a fight.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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Dan Mangan, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
But the book also confronts the environmental and socioeconomic challenges faced by these communities, particularly in the context of climate change.
—Donny Bajohr, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
Illness and other medical issues confront most travelers during or after travel, several medical studies say.
—Gary Stoller, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Despite being confronted by the pastor, the man — who has not yet been identified by police — decided to put up a fight.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Confront.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confront. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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