In its quiet way, this little confrontation seemed to symbolize the fragility of the Government's position.

The confrontation seemed to be over, or almost over.

Any confrontation seemed to make the situation worse.

If a confrontation seems to be developing, you'll defer to her.

The troops retreated, but that confrontation seemed to set the tone for the massive demonstrations later Saturday and early today.

Sometimes the teams pull out when a confrontation seems likely.

Each time the confrontation seemed to have arrived, her breath caught in her throat.

The confrontation seemed to stretch, but Riker was not giving in.

But that confrontation seemed to inspire Ewing, if only briefly.

Their confrontation seems all the more obscure in the beauty of a golden autumn afternoon.