to directly compete or confront each other
competir directamente o confrontarse entre sí (competir directamente o confrontarse entre si)
"The two negotiators went head to head over the contract terms."
"Los dos negociadores se enfrentaron cara a cara por los términos del contrato." (Los dos negociadores se enfrentaron cara a cara por los terminos del contrato.)
living a life that one always desired
something that gives encouragement or energy
despite great difficulties or challenges
to be performing at one’s best level
to stop paying attention
to survive a difficult situation