No one was willing to 'confront' [='challenge'] the company president on that point.
They 'confronted' [=(more commonly) 'encountered'] many obstacles along the way.
We know of the financial problems 'confronting' [='facing'] local schools.
(..) I'm looking for an answer. People's minds aren't made for problems that large. White walkers, the Night King, Army of the Dead... it's almost a relief to confront a comfortable, familiar monster like my sister. I need to help prepare my people for what's coming. I can't help them from here. (..)2017 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: The Queen's Justice Season: 7 Episode 3