in the face of

phrase

variants or less commonly in face of

: face-to-face with : despite

fearless in the face of danger

Examples of in the face of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In its June forecast, the state Office of Financial Management attributed the decline to slowing economic activity, including consumer spending and declining gas consumption in the face of higher fuel prices. — Scott Cohn, CNBC, 13 July 2026

Outsiders can be looked upon with suspicion, and community outreach teams have worked to spread the word about Ebola prevention measures in the face of abuse and accusations that the outbreak is a scam. — ABC News, 13 July 2026

Corizon underwent a divisional merger in May 2022 in the face of numerous liabilities amounting to more than $185 million. — Darin Oswald, Idaho Statesman, 13 July 2026

Now, Paramount is reportedly mulling over a threat to leave California in the face of Bonta’s legal action. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026

Rhymes for in the face of

• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove
• hereinabove