adjective
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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In an attempt to improve his image, Stevens has decided to be less confrontational .
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Some are worried that Beier's confrontational style will upset his staff.
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Stern is a radio and TV talk show host known for his confrontational style.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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Geoff is too confrontational at times.
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His reasoned and reasonable tone had contrasted strongly with the confrontational stance of his colleagues.
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Rather than being openly confrontational with his parents, he just quietly-and perhaps unconsciously-refused to comply with their demands.
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She moves from these accessible images to searing self-portraiture, head-on pictures of herself that are almost confrontational in their honesty.
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Stanley is very confrontational with Blanche and slightly rude.
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The New Zealand attitude is becoming increasingly confrontational and commercial.
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True, the Senate is a less confrontational place than the House.