Answer: nosetonose

AnswerCrossword Clue
NOSETONOSE

Confrontational position

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Hostile position

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In direct confrontation

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Facing
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In direct contact
NOSETONOSEConfrontationally positioned
NOSETONOSEJust about even
NOSETONOSELike Martin or Durocher vs. an umpire
NOSETONOSEDirect, as a confrontation
NOSETONOSEKind of confrontation
NOSETONOSEArguing vehemently
NOSETONOSEConfrontational