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To have endured or tolerated
Past tense for to defy or challenge someone or something with hostile or argumentative intent
“A willingness to question and confront authority is essential to keeping authority accountable.”
Past tense for to worry, oppress, or cause trouble to
“Arguably, however, less tractable difficulties confront him in the realm of spirits.”
Past tense for to address, apply oneself to, or cope with a problem or issue
“They therefore decided to confront the problem by mounting a charm offensive.”
Past tense for to experience or go through, especially something challenging
“Our species has had to confront the perils of an often hostile natural landscape.”
Past tense for to challenge or refute an idea, theory or supposition
“There is a clear need to seek more carefully formulated and rigorous tests in order to confront the theory with evidence.”
Past tense for to intercept or accost someone or a group
“In Rome, Admiral Riccardi could not send out Italy's battleships to confront the convoy because there was simply not fuel enough for them to make the round trip.”
Past tense for to physically stand or be in front of while facing something
“There was no way I could return home and confront them face to face.”
Past tense for to defy or put up an opposition to
Past tense for to engage in a competition or contest
Past tense for to resist or endure (something) successfully
Past tense for to confront and deal with or accept
Past tense for to confront or accuse someone of wrongdoing
Past tense for to confront an adversary in his or her own environment
Past tense for to succeed, survive, or manage, at least at a minimal level
Past tense for to estimate, measure, or note the similarity or dissimilarity between
Past tense for to offend the modesty or values of
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