Historical clue formulations

• - — 2025-03-16
• Went up against — 2021-11-21
• Encountered — 2015-03-22
• Didn't turn away from — 2013-05-12
• Late-night beverage — 2010-09-02
• Bearded — 2008-12-18
• Stood up to — 2008-08-20
• Braved — 2006-09-10
• Met squarely — 2002-05-01
• Two-___ (deceitful) — 1998-03-23
• Dared — 1996-06-22
• Veneered — 1996-06-16