showdown
noun
show·down
ˈshō-ˌdau̇n 
1
: the placing of poker hands faceup on the table to determine the winner of a pot
2
: a decisive confrontation or contest
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But the president's policies on immigration, in particular, have created escalating showdowns with the federal judiciary.
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Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 27 May 2025
The series will highlight the tense showdowns between lawmen and outlaws, the rise of cowboys and ranchers, the strength of pioneer women and the drive of abolitionists and fortune seekers who helped shape the American frontier.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 25 May 2025
This year will be the last for the one-day showdown that crowned world champions, the WSL recently announced the format will change next year.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 24 May 2025
This sets up yet another showdown against Gunther in a rare world title main event.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
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Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 27 May 2025
The series will highlight the tense showdowns between lawmen and outlaws, the rise of cowboys and ranchers, the strength of pioneer women and the drive of abolitionists and fortune seekers who helped shape the American frontier.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 25 May 2025
This year will be the last for the one-day showdown that crowned world champions, the WSL recently announced the format will change next year.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 24 May 2025
This sets up yet another showdown against Gunther in a rare world title main event.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for showdown
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showdown
noun
show·down
-ˌdau̇n
: the test of strength that finally settles a dispute
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