showdown

/ˈʃoʊdaʊn/
noun
  1. A final, decisive confrontation or contest, especially between rivals or opponents.
    • The union and management are heading for a showdown over wages.
    • The poker game ended in a showdown between the last two players.
    • The two candidates faced off in a dramatic showdown before the election.
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