as in confronting
to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage
breasted the diagnosis of cancer with fortitude and optimism
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The judge’s order, which barred federal agents from forcefully confronting or detaining lawful observers, has been temporarily paused by an appeals court.—
Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 29 Jan. 2026
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Family law is already confronting AI-human relationships.—
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His administration is facing increasing scrutiny after immigration officers killed two American citizens in Minneapolis this month.—
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Trump did not say when the conversation with Putin took place, but his comment comes as Russia has stepped up attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, leaving large parts of the country facing power shortages and outages.—
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“Breasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breasting. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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