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showdown
[shoh-doun]
noun
the laying down of one's cards, face upward, in a card game, especially poker.
a conclusive settlement of an issue, difference, etc., in which all resources, power, or the like, are used; decisive confrontation.
An international showdown was inevitable.
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showdown
/ ˈʃəʊˌ岹ʊ /
noun
informalan action that brings matters to a head or acts as a conclusion or point of decision
poker the exposing of the cards in the players' hands on the table at the end of the game
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
The continued immigration sweeps come as military forces deployed by the president remain present in Los Angeles, continuing a series of critical showdowns between federal and state officials.
Despite a stinging rebuke from a federal judge Thursday, military forces deployed in Los Angeles will remain under presidential control through the weekend, setting up a series of high-stakes showdowns.
In April, promoter Eddie Hearn said he was confident that a fight between Joshua and Fury could still happen and talk of the highly anticipated showdown refuses to go away.
In recent days, she had weighed whether to veto all or a portion of the budget, which could have led to a messy showdown with the council.
With Zephyr’s tough-girl demeanor and Tucker’s creepy vibe, Byrne knowingly plays into genre clichés, setting up the inevitable showdown between the beauty and the beast.
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