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Recent Examples of faced off
This series marks the third time in four years that the Nuggets and Wolves have faced off in the playoffs.
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The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Pablo Langesfeld faced off against a health giant — and won.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Fitzpatrick and Scheffler faced off in Friday foursomes in the most recent event.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Mejia faced off against Republican Joe Hathaway and Independent Alan Bond.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
The teams faced off Saturday night and the Penguins beat them 9-4, eliminating the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions from playoff contention.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
The boys donned headgear and faced off, one on one, with padded sticks.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Cox is the only Republican candidate in the running who has faced off against Moore in a race, was handily defeated by Moore in 2022.
—Mathew Schumer, Baltimore Sun, 27 Mar. 2026
In the space of a single week, the US struck Iran’s Kharg Island, temporarily lifted sanctions on Iranian oil exports, allowed Iranian tankers carrying crude to pass freely through the Strait of Hormuz en route to China, and faced off with Chinese officials in Paris for trade talks.
—Clay Chandler, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 2026
The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Pablo Langesfeld faced off against a health giant — and won.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Fitzpatrick and Scheffler faced off in Friday foursomes in the most recent event.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Mejia faced off against Republican Joe Hathaway and Independent Alan Bond.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
The teams faced off Saturday night and the Penguins beat them 9-4, eliminating the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions from playoff contention.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
The boys donned headgear and faced off, one on one, with padded sticks.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Cox is the only Republican candidate in the running who has faced off against Moore in a race, was handily defeated by Moore in 2022.
—Mathew Schumer, Baltimore Sun, 27 Mar. 2026
In the space of a single week, the US struck Iran’s Kharg Island, temporarily lifted sanctions on Iranian oil exports, allowed Iranian tankers carrying crude to pass freely through the Strait of Hormuz en route to China, and faced off with Chinese officials in Paris for trade talks.
—Clay Chandler, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faced off
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Sojic has also competed in multiple FIBA competitions with Serbia.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
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Hudson previously won a Division 4 NCA Collegiate Championship with Bridgewater State in 2021, and in recent years she's also competed in Miss Maine USA pageants, placing second at the 2024 event and coming in third place in 2025.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The company's lawyers have contended that the Oklahoma case in which Drummond intervened is a private dispute that doesn't involve government officials or public funds.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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And in an effort to rebut claims that Comey was being selectively prosecuted, Blanche contended the case against the former FBI director was similar to other threats cases the department routinely brings against the lesser known.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Faced off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faced%20off. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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