confronting

""The group of friends issued playful challenges to each other to see who could build the tallest sandcastle." "

"I’m sure the bad news will upset him, but he needs to know."

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

"The competition for this job is strong."

"We should confront him about the missing money."

"My resentment and anger towards you caused hostility and a division between us."

"Instruction will be provided on how to handle difficult customers."

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

"The confrontation between the two students escalated when one accused the other of cheating on the exam. "

"A portion of your mortgage payment goes to reduce the principal, and the rest covers interest."

"Their encounter was a matter of chance."

"The teacher did not tolerate misbehavior in his classroom."