Even peaceful demonstrations can turn confrontational and escalate into violence.

Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational without advance warning.

But on a board where the debate sometimes turns confrontational, most of the discussion yesterday was cordial.

Deficiencies Acknowledged The meeting, which was attended by some 300 staff members, quickly turned confrontational.

It was the most visual manifestation of a campaign that has turned increasingly confrontational and strange in its final days.

Demonstrations or gatherings can attract large numbers, and even if intended to be peaceful could turn confrontational.

Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence with little or no warning.

The meeting quickly turned confrontational, as Newark officials defended their plans, and accused the state of meddling in local affairs.

But even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational.

However, even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate to violence unexpectedly.