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Recent Examples of showdown
That report is expected by June, setting up another hypothetical showdown on the incinerator question in July, according to the schedule laid out by Chair Anthony Rodriguez, a Republican representing parts of western Miami-Dade.
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Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2025
Hours after the bracket was revealed, the Huskies emerged from a top-10 showdown at South Carolina with a shocking 87-58 rout over the reigning national champions.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 18 Feb. 2025
The new administration’s blitz has provoked outcry among researchers, doctors and university leaders, many of whom are organizing for a showdown — in the courts and in public opinion — to save institutions, money and workers who have propelled research for decades.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 18 Feb. 2025
The most notable showdown between Jordan and Palestinian groups began in September of 1970, also called Black September by some Palestinians.
—Ephrat Livni, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
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Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2025
Hours after the bracket was revealed, the Huskies emerged from a top-10 showdown at South Carolina with a shocking 87-58 rout over the reigning national champions.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 18 Feb. 2025
The new administration’s blitz has provoked outcry among researchers, doctors and university leaders, many of whom are organizing for a showdown — in the courts and in public opinion — to save institutions, money and workers who have propelled research for decades.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 18 Feb. 2025
The most notable showdown between Jordan and Palestinian groups began in September of 1970, also called Black September by some Palestinians.
—Ephrat Livni, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for showdown
Noun
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Her fights are not just physical confrontations but manifestations of the battles within her.—
Kevin Cassidy,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Feb. 2025
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The gunman later died after a confrontation and shootout with police.—
David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
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Michelle Cooper, 22, winger (Kansas City Current) Another USWNT rookie, Cooper showed her ability to defend along the front line last season, ranking ninth among wingers and attacking midfielders by winning 50.3% of her duels.—
Jeff Rueter,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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California’s Capitol has seen countless conflicts between economic interests, but few match the intensity of a duel between the fast food industry and labor unions that seemingly ended two years ago with compromise legislation raising the minimum wage to $20.—
Dan Walters,
Orange County Register,
19 Feb. 2025
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After the goalless draw in one of soccer’s fiercest rivalries, the Portuguese manager was yet again outspoken in his press conference.—
Ben Church,
CNN,
25 Feb. 2025
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The rivalry between the two legends, both on and off the course, is well known.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Trump and Putin apologists also blamed NATO and Biden for the war in Ukraine, despite the overwhelming global consensus that Russia’s invasion was provoked entirely by Putin.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2025
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As of January 9, more than 45,000 Palestinians had been killed during the war, according to the health ministry in Gaza.—
Beren Cross,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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The movie, aka Episode III, takes place years after the onset of the Clone Wars, when the noble Jedi Knights lead a massive clone army into a galaxy-wide battle against the Separatists.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2025
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The biggest victories in the inflation battle already have occurred, Hoyt said.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Tune in on Sunday to see which team will get the victory in this 2025 ICC Champions Trophy competition.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
23 Feb. 2025
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Sunday’s performance will kick off with Anthony, and will be followed by a set from Venezuelan comedian George Harris, the song competition, and Bacilos as the grand finale.—
Leila Cobo,
Billboard,
23 Feb. 2025
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Both men got closer to each other and started exchanging words during the face-off, before Eubank Jr. reached into his coat pocket and slapped Benn in the face with an egg.—
Ben Church,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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The hearing today before Chang was the first major courtroom face-off over the August 27 breach of contract suit filed by Crichton’s widow Sherri Crichton on behalf of John Michael Crichton Trust’s Roadrunner JMTC on claims that The Pitt is an unauthorized ER derivative.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2025
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The movie featured a starry cast — Josh Hartnett, Ewan McGregor, Tom Sizemore, Orlando Bloom, and many more — in a gritty, chaotic portrait of urban warfare that impressed audiences and critics alike.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
12 Feb. 2025
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For several years, Space Force commanders and Pentagon officials have touted the importance of in-space mobility, or dynamic space operations, in a new era of orbital warfare.—
Stephen Clark,
Ars Technica,
7 Feb. 2025
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