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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The big picture: The showdown between U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D) and Republican challenger Dave McCormick could decide the balance of power in the chamber.
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Alexa Mencia, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Other high-profile contests include a faceoff between Republican Kari Lake and Democrat Ruben Gallego for U.S. Senate and several congressional showdowns.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
Other noteworthy showdowns include No. 1 Oregon at Michigan and Florida at No. 2 Georgia.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
The legal showdown had the potential for fireworks as a judge ordered Musk to appear personally in a Philadelphia courtroom.
—Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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Alexa Mencia, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Other high-profile contests include a faceoff between Republican Kari Lake and Democrat Ruben Gallego for U.S. Senate and several congressional showdowns.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
Other noteworthy showdowns include No. 1 Oregon at Michigan and Florida at No. 2 Georgia.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
The legal showdown had the potential for fireworks as a judge ordered Musk to appear personally in a Philadelphia courtroom.
—Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Showdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showdown. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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showdown
noun
show·down
-ˌdau̇n
: the test of strength that finally settles a dispute
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