face-to-face
adverb or adjectiveDefinition of face-to-face
1
: within each other's sight or presence
met and talked face-to-face a face-to-face consultation
2
: in or into direct contact or confrontation
came face-to-face with the problem
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“Face-to-face.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/face-to-face. Accessed 8 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of face-to-face was in the 14th century
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