Word: confrontive
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...reputation of the Crimson's iron man, 118-pounder Paul Widerman, preceded him to the mat. Eric Sorkin, a three-time Ohio state schoolboy champion before coming to Yale, refused to confront Widerman. Sorkin's stalling techniques drew two cautions and three warnings before the referee disqualified him and awarded the bout to Widerman...
...first strike plays in modern warfare a role comparable to that performed by rapid mobilization before 1914: the laggard risks to lose at the very outset, no matter how long the ensuing war. This means that a decision to resort to strategic nuclear weapons is not one likely to confront them on its own merits; rather, it will follow from a decision...
...maybe. A novel experience. Only thing is, it won't be so novel when the same chimes, gloves, and cows confront you every time you ride the T. These projects, and seventeen others, are scheduled to be installed in Cambridge subways...
...slight, soft-spoken Hawaiian who is known throughout the American Christian community for her work in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, quickly established the purpose of the conference; describing a "great Christian army" of young people which is now mobilizing in the United States, she detailed its responsibility to confront the world with the gospel, God's "good news...
Across the country, safe energy campaigners confront candidates "everywhere they go," producing "a considerable effect on the audiences," Susan Birmingham, a full-time Safe Energy campaigner said last night...