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The Orange Blossom Classic modeled itself after the Rose Bowl, the oldest and most prestigious college football bowl game, seeking to position cross-country teams in an end-of-the-season showdown.
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Kate Aguilar / Made By History, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
Two of the future faces of the league, so the NBA hopes, closed 2024 with a showdown in Oklahoma City.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Not long after concluding their showdown at Arthur Ashe, both flew to Milan, where Jannik Sinner sat front row at Gucci, and Taylor Fritz walked the runway at Boss.
—Maya Singer, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
There could be some wild weather conditions in this Saturday showdown in Baltimore.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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Kate Aguilar / Made By History, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
Two of the future faces of the league, so the NBA hopes, closed 2024 with a showdown in Oklahoma City.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Not long after concluding their showdown at Arthur Ashe, both flew to Milan, where Jannik Sinner sat front row at Gucci, and Taylor Fritz walked the runway at Boss.
—Maya Singer, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
There could be some wild weather conditions in this Saturday showdown in Baltimore.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for showdown
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His public relations instinct was for confrontation, not conciliation.Trip Gabriel, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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The show was often ripe with family drama, confrontation, controversial topics, screaming matches and physical altercations between guests while on set.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Ragen is a steady bedrock, winning 67% of his aerial duels while being more difficult to dribble past than most in his position.Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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All-wheel drive isn’t available throughout the race, just during the qualifying duels, when launching off the grid, and in Attack Mode.James Morris, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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The simmering geopolitical rivalry between the U.S. and China has made supply chains more vulnerable to disruption—heightening the importance of this mineral race even further.Duncan Money / Made by History, TIME, 8 Jan. 2025
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They are scheduled to renew their rivalry in 2025 in the boxing ring.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Such actions would make the 2018 trade war look minuscule.Felix Salmon, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
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Biden reduced the emphasis on tariffs and a trade war left by President-elect Donald Trump and increased the attention on a tech war, which semiconductors were at the heart of.Owen Tedford, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Osbourne didn't share much about her treatment, but this update comes on the heels of her recent battle with a high fever over the holidays.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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The Nevada National Guard is also readying two more of those systems, which quickly discharge a retardant to battle fires.Brad Dress, The Hill, 8 Jan. 2025
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Either way, this new change for the PFL is going to bring some exciting competition in 2025.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Knowing how to hold your own in a game of pool is great for social situations with friends who want a little competition.Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
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After all, the high-stakes game saw the Lions and the Vikings battle it out for the NFC North Division title in their final face-off of the regular season, with the Lions coming out on top, 31-9 against the Vikings.EW.com, EW.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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The pair appeared to be engrossed in the game, which the Lakers won 114-106, with Deschanel captured gasping at one point during the tense face-off.Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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In space, a previous gentleman’s agreement on warfare no longer holds sway, while there is a constant fight for one-upmanship in the Arctic and in the race to dominate critical minerals.Washington Examiner Staff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Jan. 2025
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Last year, all that suddenly and dramatically changed; her halcyon routine perished in the flames of political warfare.Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Showdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showdown. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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