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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The third and final season will explore the next chapter in Gi-hun and the Front Man’s intense showdown, Hwang teased to the site.
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Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
This stretch presents a golden opportunity for New York to extend their streak to nine games before traveling to Oklahoma City for a showdown with the league-leading Thunder on Jan. 3.
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During a Monday press conference to preview the upcoming showdown between Texas and Arizona State, Peach Bowl CEO Gary Stokan shared an interesting tidbit.
—Danny Davis, Austin American-Statesman, 25 Dec. 2024
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Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
This stretch presents a golden opportunity for New York to extend their streak to nine games before traveling to Oklahoma City for a showdown with the league-leading Thunder on Jan. 3.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 28 Dec. 2024
The clip also features a return of his past rival Shooter McGavin, played by Christopher McDonald, and hints at another showdown between the duo.
Kelce, who is dating pop superstar Taylor Swift, is one of many high-profile celebrities set to make an appearance in Happy Gilmore 2.
—Andrew Perez, Rolling Stone, 25 Dec. 2024
During a Monday press conference to preview the upcoming showdown between Texas and Arizona State, Peach Bowl CEO Gary Stokan shared an interesting tidbit.
—Danny Davis, Austin American-Statesman, 25 Dec. 2024
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“Showdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showdown. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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showdown
noun
show·down
-ˌdau̇n
: the test of strength that finally settles a dispute
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