mano a mano

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  1. noun A bullfight in which two rival matadors take turns fighting several bulls each.
  2. noun A face-to-face confrontation or competitive struggle: a mano a mano between the presidential candidates.
  3. adjective Being or suggestive of a face-to-face encounter or contest: a mano a mano duel between golf pros.
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