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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Given the injuries to pass-catchers, both teams could feature a run-heavy attacking the divisional showdown.
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Michael Nowels, The Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2024
When Lex’s mental health starts to spiral from the pressure, Andrea assumes ownership of her work—prompting Lex to plot a psychological showdown against the exploitative mentor who stole her art and nearly destroyed her mind.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2024
In addition to the Villarreal trip, Fermin will have to sit out a meeting with Monaco in the Champions League beforehand on Thursday as well as another UCL showdown against Young Boys.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
The showdown in Philadelphia was Trump’s second presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2024
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Michael Nowels, The Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2024
When Lex’s mental health starts to spiral from the pressure, Andrea assumes ownership of her work—prompting Lex to plot a psychological showdown against the exploitative mentor who stole her art and nearly destroyed her mind.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2024
In addition to the Villarreal trip, Fermin will have to sit out a meeting with Monaco in the Champions League beforehand on Thursday as well as another UCL showdown against Young Boys.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
The showdown in Philadelphia was Trump’s second presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2024
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showdown
noun
show·down
-ˌdau̇n
: the test of strength that finally settles a dispute
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