open confrontation

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a confrontation that is not hidden or secret

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Examples (10)

  • The simmering tensions between the two nations finally erupted into an open confrontation at the summit.
  • The CEO decided to avoid an open confrontation with the board, opting for private negotiations instead.
  • After years of quiet resentment, their disagreement led to an open confrontation at the family dinner.
  • Is an open confrontation really the best way to resolve this workplace dispute?
  • The rebellion marked the beginning of an open confrontation against the colonial rulers.
  • The lawyer advised his client against an open confrontation in court, suggesting a settlement.
  • He was not a man who shied away from an open confrontation when his principles were challenged.
  • Any further provocations will inevitably lead to an open confrontation.
  • Sometimes, an open confrontation is necessary to clear the air and move forward.
  • The journalist's aggressive questioning forced the politician into an open confrontation on live television.