as in to face
to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage
you must confront your fear in order to conquer it
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Specifically, the disappearance of a family haunts Harry Bosch and forces him to confront the limits of justice.
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Marc Berman, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
The series examines moral complexity as Nathan confronts his past, including reconnecting with his estranged daughter Eva, an MMA fighter, while evading a vengeful vampire mob boss.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Feb. 2025
The plot turns strange when the hotshot therapist unexpectedly fails to show up, leaving the couples to confront their issues without his professional guidance.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 26 Feb. 2025
Last week, about 70% of the country confronted below-freezing conditions.
—Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
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Marc Berman, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
The series examines moral complexity as Nathan confronts his past, including reconnecting with his estranged daughter Eva, an MMA fighter, while evading a vengeful vampire mob boss.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Feb. 2025
The plot turns strange when the hotshot therapist unexpectedly fails to show up, leaving the couples to confront their issues without his professional guidance.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 26 Feb. 2025
Last week, about 70% of the country confronted below-freezing conditions.
—Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Confront.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confront. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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